French Seed Pearl Swag NecklaceThe Story: Delicate 18k necklace with 7 pearl studded panels, all handmade, with swags of trace link chain between them, each with a small seed pearl in the center. Variations of this necklace were common during the Belle poque; still, it's rare to find one in good condition. A classically French piece. The Details: Tests as 18k gold. Seven larger panels with an arc of pearls across each, and twelve smaller panels with twisted wire detail. Length:

Mid-to-late 19th century 18K gold and burgundy paste with a tiny seed pearl set in the center

Stone secure in mount

Stamped 18k

Likely a Grand Tour souvenir

Paste is essentially leaded glass

Weight: 3

Internal glazed panel and silver frame intact

Late 19th century

and almost no wear to nacre

so onto a jump ring it went

Mount slightly off-center

I can't decide if this sweet boy is a Boxer or a Boston Terrier