Antique French Silver Ruby and Diamond Link Necklace, Victorian Jewelry, c. 1860 Carved Intaglio In the Mappin & Webb

In the Mappin & Webb catalog for Christmas in 1908

3 mm top to bottom including the citrine and 52 mm across the circular part

This wonderful Edwardian era ring was most likely made in France in about 1905-1910

Set simply and beautifully with two rounds of mother of pearl

There is also a maker’s mark that reads

Antique French Silver Ruby and Diamond Link Necklace, Victorian Jewelry, c. 1860 Carved Intaglio In the Mappin & WebbThere is something quietly mesmerizing about this antique French silver ruby and diamond link necklace, the way it settles at the hollow of the throat like a secret kept close. Each scrolling, pierced silver link reflects the elegance of the Second Empire period, the softly darkened silver allowing the stones to glow with remarkable depth. The rubies smolder in rich wine red tones, while the diamonds flash from their centers with restrained Parisian