Antique Victorian banded agate bead necklace

Antique Victorian banded agate bead necklaceA beautiful antique, late Victorian banded agate bead necklace. Large agate beads, shaped and polished to a high shine with a wide array of neutral tones running through the mainly black beads. Each large bead is intercepted by a small black bead. The beads have been completely restrung and had new bronze tone end caps and a lobster claw fastener fitted, the jump ring is also base metal a slightly different tone. Condition: Good used condition

a small nick to the onyx in one corner

previous work on the band but very well done

Rich 15ct yellow gold frame with a fine portrait of a gentleman to one side

This ring is fully hallmarked for Chester 1909

early 1900s

It comes in the original leather covered fitted box

Approx measurements:1" length0

some age commensurate surface wear

a couple of repairs to the snake link near the fastener

The pendant is suspended from a paste set bow and this is suspended from the integral bale which is also set with paste stone

these beautiful decorative pieces really were a functional piece of jewellery

Victorian era gold mourning locket