An antique gold and pearl necklace
French, circa 1875
in the archaeological taste, comprising of graduated and stylised yellow gold ivy leaves, each suspending a single pearl.
Ivy and pearls are both emblems of love; ivy entwines and pearls are an attribute of Venus, the Goddess of desire.
Stamped with French eagle’s head mark for 18 carat gold.
Length: 41.5cm
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