Sold for $4,750

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

VICTORIAN, YELLOW GOLD AND AMETHYST SWAG NECKLACE

Containing 12 oval faceted amethysts measuring approximately 15.00 x 13.00 to 22.00 x 17.00 mm and connecting swag links.
42.05 dwt.

Property from the Collection of Elizabeth McDonald, Unadilla, New York

Condition Report

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Measurements: The necklace measures approximately 16 inches long.
Overall Condition: There are very light abrasions to the girdle of the amethyst seen under 10X magnification. There is scratching to the gold, consistent with wear and age. The chain electronic gold test indicates 18 karat and the bezels around the amethyst electronic gold test for 14 karat.

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