Victorian Etruscan Revival Garnet Cabochon Necklace antique This jar is made of

This jar is made of thick glass with all sorts of wonderful air bubbles and other great imperfections consistent with old glass

sterling silver

The card is set into an ivory silk pillow with fringe

5" Chain: 18"

The back of the locket has beautifully engraved initials

Victorian Etruscan Revival Garnet Cabochon Necklace antique This jar is made ofWhen Italian archeologist Alessandro Francois discovered an ancient Etruscan tomb in Italy in 1857, he introduced the world to a wonderment of magnificent gold work the likes which had not been seen since the 4th century BCE. Though not much is known about this ancient civilization, the treasures unearthed by Francois forever changed the world of jewelry. Images of intricately wrought ancient golden jewelry with delicate filigree work and colorful