An antique mourning choker with diamond, onyx and gold clasp, the six strand necklace comprising faceted black and brown glass beads to an oval clasp set with onyx and overlaid with a diamond set flower, finished with a gold and black enamel frame, total length 370 mm. Condition: This piece presents in good condition. Beads are well threaded, clasp acid tests as 9ct gold. Diamonds are old mine cut stones. Enamel presents in good condition. Glazed section to the reverse,
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- Onyx - Onyx is a form of agate, used from antiquity and popular again in the 1920s and 30s. European onyx is generally green, but can be many other colours, and can contain bands of black and/or white.
This multicoloured stone is widely used for table tops, lamp bases and in jewellery. Some types of onyx are also used for cameos of which the upper white layer is cut away to reveal the colour beneath.
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