Antique Filgree Miniature Portrait Necklace royalty Usually set on mother of

Usually set on mother of pearl which gives them a lovely shimmery backround that adds a sort of glowing effect to the crystal

While few antique pieces are absolutely perfect

The beads are so unique

and weighs approximately 4

10 ctw antique rose-cut accent diamonds

Antique Filgree Miniature Portrait Necklace royalty Usually set on mother ofCirca 1920 an antique miniature portrait painting pendant of a pretty young woman in 18th century attire with roses in her hair and a Mona Lisa smile. Framed by intricately worked filigree that tests to about 900 silver, with a large filigree bail and the original slightly convex glass cover. Most likely painted on natural material or porcelain, as was the custom for such pieces. She's beautifully detailed, with minute attention paid to the lace