'GARLANDS & FESTOONS' jewel of 30 pearls

'GARLANDS & FESTOONS' JEWEL OF 30 PEARLS, with hand-set marcasites (faceted polished pyrite) in sterling silver, vermeil-finished with dark-patinated gold; miligrain textured borders throughout

Pearls : total 30, origin undetermined, possibly a mix of freshwater and saltwater cultured; variously half-drilled pearls and split pearls, the largest 4.5mm, most in size range 2.5mm to 1.2mm

Maker & Quality marks : 925 and cursive cypher "R"

Size : 2" long x 1-1/4" across

Gross wt : .205 troy oz.

Condition : all original and fine, including the affixed pendant bale, round-hinge, pinstem and safety clasp with pin-tip guard

Circa : 1920's

# snyl 23002 B .......................................................................SOLD