Victorian Cat's Eye Operculum Riviere Neckalce portraits Natural citrine and amethyst -

Natural citrine and amethyst - approx

Agate Hardstone

9cm (not including jump ring)

A gorgeous early signet ring dating from the mid 17th Century

Victorian Cat's Eye Operculum Riviere Neckalce portraits Natural citrine and amethyst -DATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An unusual antique riviere necklace set with 15 operculum stones. These curious 'gemstones' (commonly known as cat's eye or shiva's eye) arean anatomical part of the marine snail; operculum literally means "little lid," and they form a sort of trapdoor over the opening in the shell. They're mounted in closed back silver settings, each one attached to the next with two silver chains. STONES Operculum MEASUREMENTS Wearable