Silver? Filagree Cabochon necklace early 1900's? Stamped 800 | ||
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Posted 9 years ago
jplamm
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This came thru my mothers estate and something I never saw. I am guessing it was from early 1900's. Is it suppose to be tarnished/dark? Or polished silver? The stones get cold and could be glass. But they are not clear clear. Anything else they could be?
There is one earring too.
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Hi jplamm, it's hard to tell from pics what the stone is, but i'm thinking green amethyst or emerald? It would be a shame to use glass in such a stunning intricate piece! Definitely old. 800 stands for 80% silver 20% other metals. I believe this mark is used in Europe, but i could be wrong.
Please don't clean it. It's a stunning piece.
Yes, Gillian, i forgot to say the same thing. It looks so beautiful the way it is, i think it was meant to have this look.
Hi, your necklace is a beauty!
It has age patina, it is better to keep it as is :-)
The stones are probably green stained calcedony also called (wrongly...) chrysopase
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A somehow similar:
http://www.rubylane.com/item/709319-TG2902/Beautiful-Vintage-Italian-800-Silver-Cannetille
You have inspired me - I will wear this to holiday party tomorrow night.
Thank you so much. This site is awesome.
Something empowering to wear a necklace that my Great Great Grandmother probably wore : )
For sure, you'll be gorgeous :-)
There is nothing as stunning as such family memories !
Merry Christmas !
I second chrysoprase. Gorgeous piece!
Yes, it is chrysoprase. Beautiful!
Italian. You see this style with all sorts of semi-precious stones. Pendants & necklaces more frequently, earrings, rings & bracelets as well. Circa 1900.
Yours is quite a nice example. Most are simpler.