All varieties of chalcedony were very popular in Victorian jewelry
What is so extraordinary about this particular example is the many techniques that come together to create this Aesthetic Movement masterpiece
We see it in the costumes that are painted on the couple
10k gold on the chain
rather than displayed
Delightful Victorian Mid-Guard Chain April 4th All varieties of chalcedony wereVictorian jewelry is as complex in its symbolism, sentiment, and design as the fashion, architecture, and decor of the time. Worn as an ornament, a love token, or a remembrance, jewelry not only completed the well dressed ladys costume but also denoted her position in society, her marital status, and her sense of self. English, circa 1880, a chain of this beautiful nature would be best suited to layering, double wrapping, and being a delicious element