Description
An antique Victorian pearl and garnet slide chain lorgnette necklace featuring a shield-shaped slide set with tiny garnet color cabochons and natural seed pearls.
The chain is approximately 48 inches long, not including the swivel clip. It is composed of small oval links that shimmer in the light. The slide is 9 mm by 8 mm by 5 mm deep.
The necklace is not marked. The material is gold filled, it was carefully tested. The overall approximate weight is 9.2 grams.
The condition is excellent. The slide holds in place when the necklace is worn at full length.
Pearls are the birthstone for June, and garnets are the birthstone for January.