2.50ct Ruby and 4.70ct Diamond Necklace 18ct Yellow Gold

Description This stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian ruby and diamond necklace has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with silver settings. The stunning setting is embellished with six silver set floriated designs, each ornamented with a claw set cushion cut Burmese ruby to the centre. Each flower setting bears four pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The floriated settings alternate in an articulating linear formation with seven individually claw set Old European round cut diamonds, with the arrangement terminating with further claw set rubies. The flower settings are further conjoined with plain bar swag designs incorporating two Dutch cut diamonds, to a claw set Burmese ruby to the centre. Each swag and floriated design supports a pensile drop, ornamented with a claw set Old European round cut diamond to the terminal; the swag terminals feature a further Dutch cut diamond to the drop. The necklace secures to the reverse with a push fit clasp and benefits from the added security of a hinged safety chain; this safety chain could be used to extend the wearing length of the piece. The gold ruby necklace has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 An