Victorian Tortoise Shell Long Beaded Necklace Carnelian forming an interesting cutout effect

forming an interesting cutout effect

The chain fastens at the back and the back of the pendant is stamped "AUSTRIA"

It is a striking and versatile piece that would make a beautiful addition to any collection

One of the center enameled links is marked "STERLING" on the back and the clasp is marked "1/20 12K"

Victorian Tortoise Shell Long Beaded Necklace Carnelian forming an interesting cutout effectNow a banned material, Antique tortoise shell jewelry has become very collectable. This gorgeous tortoise shell necklace from the Victorian era (ca1880) is particularly beautiful! The necklace is fairly long and is comprised of a variety of tortoise shell beads that vary in shape and size. The pieces are formed by pieces of tortoise shell that have been precisely cut and assembled together to represent three dimensional geometric shapes, including