A 19th century purple paste riviere necklace, designed as twenty-one graduated oval amethyst pastes all set in cut down collet mounts with closed back purple paste clasp, 38cm long

Condition Report
Has not been tested for gold but in our opinion gold rather than gilt or plate, a few small nibbles/chips to facets, a few deep scratches to the collet mounts, general wear, refer to images

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