Citrine Necklaces

This is a pretty necklace that was made circa 1900-1910. It is composed of a string of evenly matched naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More seed pearls interspersed with twenty two pear shaped double rose cutThe ‘rose cut’, defined by its rounded outline and multiple triangular facets, is one of the earliest diamond cuts, with its origins in sixteenth century Europe. A rose cut typically has a flat base and anywhere from six to twenty four facets, the latter known as a full rose cut. More citrineCitrine (from the French for ‘lemon’) is a rare, yellow type of quartz, a semi-precious stone that ranges in colour from pale yellow to orange to golden brown. The best quality citrine is found in Brazil. More drops. These necklaces were made up in India for the English market and were extremely popular in the EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). More period as they went so well with the fashions at that time. They are as wearable now as they were then. It has been restrung}

A pretty necklace with eleven drops set with various stones including pink sapphires, sapphires, citrineCitrine (from the French for ‘lemon’) is a rare, yellow type of quartz, a semi-precious stone that ranges in colour from pale yellow to orange to golden brown. The best quality citrine is found in Brazil. More, garnets, aquamarineAquamarine (from the Latin, “water from the sea”) is, as the name suggests, a pale green bluish to medium dark blue member of the beryl family. Due to its lovely, limpid color and its durability aquamarine has been one of the most popular gemstones from ancient times to the present day. 7.5 - 8 on the Mohs scale. The birthstone of March and 19th year ann... More, and a peridotA variety of chrysolite. It is the gem of variety of olivine. The colour is generally a warm olive or yellowish green. More. This type of necklace was popular in the 1900s.}

A fabulous necklace featuring a string of natural pearls with fifty faceted citrines at intervals all around. It was most likely made in India for the English market as I have had many similar necklaces over the years. This example is the longest and fullest though! It was made circa 1900-1910. }