Vintage Single Strand Pearl Necklace badge and mounted in a modern

and mounted in a modern gold ring (22k gold head

with clear English hallmarks that date it to the year 1901 - the last year of Queen Victoria's reign

it is a member of the beryl family of gemstones

Probably originally intended for wear as an pocket watch Albert chain

Seed Pearls & Almandine Garnet Paste Gemstones

Vintage Single Strand Pearl Necklace badge and mounted in a modernDATE: Vintage, c. 1960 Elegant vintage pearl necklace dating from the 1960s. The cultured pearls retain an excellent lustre, with iridescent green and pink overtones. Fastened with an 18k gold ball clasp. STONES Cultured pearl MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 9. 5 inches WEIGHT 30g MARKS Stamped 975 for 18k gold CONDITION Very good