Composed of a "starter" chain with verious gemstone "slides" added to ti, Victorian slide jewelry allowed women to customize to their liking, much like the charm bracelets of today. Common slides included stick pin heads, tiny lockets, buttons, and loosened gemstones. Additionally, Victorians loved using jewelry as symbolic sentiments and viewed pearls as a sign of purity. It was during this era that pearl jewelry became fashionable for brides, a tradition that continues to this day.

An outstanding pearl work necklace from the early Victorian period, circa 1845. Built from pearls of graduating sizes and shapes, carefully sewn onto a carved mother-of-pearl slide, crowning a twisting chain of extremely small pearls, this necklace is a masterpiece, down to the floral stationed 14ct barrel clasp.

Materials and Features: pearl, 14k gold barrel clasp

Age/Origin: Victorian, c. 1845

Measurements: 16" in length, 3 grams

Condition: Excellent condition. Minor associated age wear. 

Please view and inspect any photos closely. We endeavor to fully disclose all condition information clearly and concisely, however, please note that what qualifies as excellent condition for historical jewelry differs from modern and contemporary pieces; please take the age of the piece into account when examining the piece. Minor age wear is typical and to be expected for antique and vintage jewelry. Unless otherwise stated, gemstones have not been officially graded for color, clarity, or treatment by GIA; any information provided is our own educated, professional assessment.