This is a really beautiful natural faceted garnet three strand necklace strung on a superb 17th or 18th Century gold clasp with marks we have not been able to identify but which precede 1816 when current hallmarking system was adopted. In our humble opinion the stylised floral engraved decoration and graphic style of the marks suggest the earlier period. The gold tests as high carat.The shortest strand Measures 18 inches in length (450mm).The necklace is composed of larger 4mm beads sp...aced with tiny 1mm beads.The necklace has been expertly re-strung from a piece that has been in the same family for generations. ALL STONES ARE NATURAL AND NOT MODIFIED OR ENHANCED IN ANY WAY.EXCELLENT CONDITION .PLEASE SEE SCANS which form an important part of this