Charming late Victorian 15 carat gold ball chain hung at the centre with seven tiny hearts, the open backed stones alternating - amethyst, citrine, amethyst, citrine ...
Fastens with a gold barrel clasp.
 
Hearts were a very popular motif in late Victorian jewelry, particularly during the Late Victorian (1880-1900) and Aesthetic periods. Hearts were used to symbolize love, affection, and remembrance. They were often incorporated into lockets, brooches, pendants, and other pieces of jewelry. 
 
weighs - 6.7g
16" long
English circa 1880
Excellent condition