Antique Victorian old cut diamond 5 stone necklace 15 carat gold

Era: Victorian 1837-1901

Metal: 15 carat gold

Gemstones: old cut diamonds x5 4.2x4mm graduating to 5.8x5.6mm

approx 2.2 carats total

Length: 43cm/17"

Weight:11.5g

I knew as soon as I saw these incredible old mine cut diamonds that we would make something magical with them! They were a 5 stone bar brooch and we have kept the original claw settings (15 carat gold) to maintain as much of their original charm as possible. My photos do not do this justice!

I have paired them with an antique 15 carat gold belcher chain, which they swing freely from, attached with eyelets and jump rings for movement. The necklace is finished with a large 10mm diameter 15 carat gold bolt ring. The chain is in very good antique condition with minimal wear, there is a little wear to the bolt ring, but it closes securely with a strong spring.

The diamonds are spaced evenly around the centre 10cm of the necklace, with 2.5cm between each one. They are exceptionally bright and full of fire.

They do sit flat against the chest when worn, but obviously as we move and our jewellery moves with us, the diamond settings will also move around. The settings have been cut as low and flat as possible to minimise this, but I think movement adds to the charm, jewellery is supposed to move!