Antique Edwardian velvet choker necklace, Amethyst paste

Antique Edwardian velvet choker necklace, Amethyst pasteA truly beautiful antique Edwardian era, velvet and Amethyst paste choker necklace. A rare find, this beautiful choker is made from rich and vibrant purple velvet with a short pile, the choker is decorated with amethyst paste stones. The stones have an oval cut and are set onto pretty gilt metal sliders with delicate scroll work in an Art Nouveau feel design. The choker fastens with a concealed hook fastener. A decadent and rich beauty, hard to

Canted rectangular form with a mottled pink ground and an image to the lid of a pair of fighting cocks with the word fight

The pendant is set with deep red garnets

marks worn

This type of fitting makes the piece very versatile and it could be used with or without the fly pendant for a day / night look or even with other pendants suspended

I love cameos with rare and interesting subject matters and this one is no exception

The band is stamped 9ct

51Weight approx 2 gramsCondition:Fair used condition overall

full of sentiment and finely crafted

minor surface wear commensurate with age

It is an oval shaped bangle best for wrists 6-6

Designed to be carried around on the finger

It comes in the original antique leather covered jewellery box so would make an excellent choice for gifting