An 19th century beryl and ruby pendant necklace and pair of brooches

The necklace designed as graduated row of oval mixed-cut beryls within rope-twist borders, set alternately with circular-cut ruby and gold burr motif links, suspending a detachable pendant, accompanied by two gilt metal bar brooches of similar design, brooches with later fittings, lengths 32.cm. and 5.0cm., brooches 3.5cm. (4) - Sold for £1,300 plus Premium and tax

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Bonhams. Jewellery, 12 Mar 2008. Knightsbridge