Art Deco Carnelian Crystal Opera Bead Necklace Turquoise representing tears and twelve flat

representing tears and twelve flat cut garnets

Marks: 750/ 18ct stamp

T-bar and an extension of chain at the bottom fitted with a new 9ct gold ring clasp

three shirt studs and a brooch fashioned in sterling silver and the pin in 15ct gold

dating it to 1980

Art Deco Carnelian Crystal Opera Bead Necklace Turquoise representing tears and twelve flatA fabulous 1920s opera necklace made up of polished carnelian beads with faceted rock crystal links in between. The carnelian beads are glossy and smooth and display orange, peach and amber hues with the stones natural bands and layers showing beneath their translucent surface. Carnelian is a form of chalcedony, nicknamed the Sunset stone due to its fiery orange, red or brown colouring that beautifully imitates the warm glow of the sun, bringing