Antique Edwardian saphiret glass paste riviere collet necklace, fabulous large stones bezel set with open backs Italian Operculum was used in high

Operculum was used in high end jewellery in the late 19th and early 20th century

the rondelle beads - and the fringe design are typical of Miriam Haskell pieces while designers such as Frank Hess or Stanley Hagler were working for her

This piece has an Art Deco machine age construction with tank track articulated panels

The geometric pieces of the casein-based early plastic called galalith are in a marbled dark green that is very attractive

Antique Edwardian saphiret glass paste riviere collet necklace, fabulous large stones bezel set with open backs Italian Operculum was used in highAbsolutely stunning antique saphiret stone riviere necklace. The large, subtly graduated, faceted stones are set in silver tone. The quality of the saphiret glass is fantastic much less opaque than many examples, with the open backed settings, the light can shine through and pick out the pink base tones and the beautiful pale aqua blue, ethereal accents. Saphiret glass was made by adding real gold to sapphire coloured molten glass. This created an