Victorian Ruby & Diamond Crescent Necklace ruby and displays the pale colouring

and displays the pale colouring typical of the Chelsea factory

the butterfly were used as an emblem of the soul

The piece comes in its original fitted box

because of it's ability to attract and then repel hot ashes due to its pyroelectric properties

Victorian Ruby & Diamond Crescent Necklace ruby and displays the pale colouringDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A classic Victorian ruby and diamond crescent moon necklace, mounted on a period gold belcher chain. A fine quality piece set with exceptional stones, made circa 1880. STONES Natural Pigeon Blood Rubies range from: 5. 1 to 2. 0mm Old Mine Cut Diamonds MEASUREMENTS Crescent: 3. 4cm width Length of chain: 22 inches Width of links: 3. 2mm WEIGHT 16. 3g MARKS Chain stamped 9ct gold Crescent tests as 15k gold CONDITION Excellent