Designed as a row of polished gold links, embellished with cabochon corals, lapis lazuli and green chalcedony, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed V.C.A and numbered, length approximately 425mm.

Signed V.C.A and numbered B4687 I2, with French assay marks for gold and French maker's marks. Stamped 750 for 18 karat yellow gold. Twenty-three cabochon corals of orange colour and medium saturation, with a few minor blemishes and minor internal fissures. Twenty-three cabochon chalcedony of semi-translucent material, greyish green of medium saturation. Forty-six cabochon lapis lazuli of violetish blue colour, with surface blemishes and a few internal fissures, majority with typical calcite and/or pyrite inclusions. Signs of normal wear to the metal, a few spots of minor tarnish and some minor discolouration consistent with use. Overall in good condition.
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