Moonstone and Diamond Edwardian Necklace

An Edwardian moonstone and diamond necklace, the principal oval moonstone cut en cabochon of 41.33cts within a border of old European cut diamonds, suspended below a smaller matching moonstone of 12.10cts and further diamond detail, to a fine trace chain, all mounted in 18ct white and yellow gold, total length 17.72 in.

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Cabochon Cut in Jewellery - A cabochon cut is a type of gemstone cutting where the stone is cut and polished in a convex shape with a flat bottom and a domed top, with no facets. This type of cut is typically used for opaque or translucent stones that have natural patterns or inclusions that are best displayed in this type of cut. Examples of stones that are often cut as cabochons include turquoise, opal, and moonstone.
Edwardian - The Edwardian period of English furniture and decorative arts design is named for Edward VII (1841 – 1910) who was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India for the brief period from 1901 until his death in 1910. It follows the Victorian period, in turn was followed by the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. In Australia, designs of this period are also known as being in the Federation style.

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necklaces, gold
- gold with diamonds 2,054
- neck chains, gold, various types 2,316