Mid Victorian 15ct Gold Coral Chain Necklace with Coral and Diamond Cross Pendant feed-agegroup-adult The painting is meticulously rendered

The painting is meticulously rendered

The royal blue sapphires and bright white diamonds are set in a channel setting

Zuleika famously had a black pearl that turned white

had the power to guard against the evil eye and instill its wearer with fortitude and bravery

Jane Appleton 1st Feb 1853 age 79'

Mid Victorian 15ct Gold Coral Chain Necklace with Coral and Diamond Cross Pendant feed-agegroup-adult The painting is meticulously renderedThis mid Victorian necklace features a 15 carat gold chain, adorned with 12 coral beads. In the center hangs a cross pendant made of coral and diamonds. The pendant is adorned with circular coral beads, each of which is embellished with a rose cut diamond. This piece dates back to the 1840s 1860s. Coral was historically gifted for two main purposes: to commemorate the birth of a daughter or as a wedding gift. Ancient Romans believed it held protective