Victorian Ruby & Diamond Crescent Necklace ruby "JE LE TENDRAY POUR VOUS"

"JE LE TENDRAY POUR VOUS" - or "I Stretch It for You"

and displays the pale colouring typical of the Chelsea factory

Head: 16 x 13mm

because of it's ability to attract and then repel hot ashes due to its pyroelectric properties

Victorian Ruby & Diamond Crescent Necklace ruby "JE LE TENDRAY POUR VOUS"DATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A classic Victorian ruby and diamond crescent moon necklace, mounted on a period gold belcher chain. A fine quality piece set with exceptional stones, made circa 1880. STONES Natural Pigeon Blood Rubies range from: 5. 1 to 2. 0mm Old Mine Cut Diamonds MEASUREMENTS Crescent: 3. 4cm width Length of chain: 22 inches Width of links: 3. 2mm WEIGHT 16. 3g MARKS Chain stamped 9ct gold Crescent tests as 15k gold CONDITION Excellent