Victorian Ruby & Diamond Tiara & Necklace lucky charms Carnelian Agate base (uncarved)

Carnelian Agate base (uncarved)

surrounded by delicately worked flower and leaf motifs

The flowers are finished in bright blue enamel

Birmingham 1961

and so it became both fashionable and patriotic to wear such pieces

Victorian Ruby & Diamond Tiara & Necklace lucky charms Carnelian Agate base (uncarved)DATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An incredible Victorian diadem (or tiara) that also has the option to be worn as a necklace. There are fittings to the back that can be unscrewed allowing each of the gemset segments to move freely (swipe right to see). It's set with rubies and old cut diamonds, in finely worked silver settings, and dates from the 1880s. Complete with original detachable chain and hair pin. An exceptional piece, we've never seen one quite like