Early Victorian Garnet Rivière ruby By the time of his

By the time of his death in 1864

however this simplicity works to highlight the absolutely stunning moonstone cabochon at its centre

an alloy of copper and zinc (89% copper to 11% zinc)

VS1/2 clarity)

14ct total (calculated)

Early Victorian Garnet Rivière ruby By the time of hisStriking garnet rivire necklace dating from the early Victorian period, circa 1840. The stones are deep, blood red marquise cuts in individual gold mounts and set over foil that reflects the light back out making them appear to glow from within. Each stone connects to the next with a short length of chain, and the dish backs have a ridge running down their length, reminiscent of a ship's keel. Susanne Gnsicke and Yvonne J. Markowitz, in their