Banded Agate Necklace gemstone-Aqua Chalcedony

Banded Agate Necklace gemstone-Aqua ChalcedonyOur latest Fleur Fairfax transformation piece is a decorative banded agate and gold former brooch from the late 19th C. Re imagined as a necklace on fixed gold chain, the design features 4 interlocking gold hoops, each inlaid with a section of banded agate. Ornamental engraving adorns the rings in contrasting design. The agate is grey blue and beautifully banded with striations of darker grey. Queen Victoria would often return from visits to Scotland

with fine rope work surrounding the central plaque

The reverse side is set with a rich red carnelian stone and is mounted in a bezel setting

just as we style stacked bracelets today

The beautiful central X motif

before falling into obscurity with the advent of daguerreotype and photography

this seal features ornate chased decoration

The inclusion of hair had long been a defining element of mourning jewellery

and guidance through life

and the band is edged on both sides by an intricate rope decoration

which dates back as far at the 16th century

often on both wrists

and was much adored by Queen Victoria