Opal Festoon NecklaceThe Story: Festoons became popular in the Neoclassical period and have remained in favor ever since. Queen Elizabeth II famously wore a diamond festoon necklace when she ascended to the throne. This one is from the early 1900s, and while it's not as grand as QEIIs diamonds, it is lovely in its own right. Delicate swags of high carat chain, punctuated by fiery opals with flecks of blue, green, and purple. The Details: Tests as 14k. Graduated swags of

and bigger than a normal watch fob

Barrel clasp with foliate engraving closes securely

Glazed panel snaps in securely

spring bolt clasp is likely a replacement

New 10k chain

These earrings likely began their lives as buttons in the Georgian era

and the bloodstone is a deep green with big red flecks

Hallmarks for Chester 1903

Silver closed back settings with gold wire hooks

this micromosaic is remarkably well-preserved

converted to a pendant/charm from a stickpin

some losses to enamel on rear of band