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Romantic Victorian Diamond Garland – A Choker of Ceremony and Sentiment

An exceptional Romantic Victorian choker, ca. 1860, featuring over 13 carats of natural diamonds in a lyrical composition of open scrolls and articulated drops. What sets this jewel apart is its remarkable use of old brilliant cuts throughout—eschewing the more common rose cuts, even for the tiniest stones. Once convertible into a tiara, the necklace’s regal poise and delicate detailing evoke candlelit evenings and whispered conversation. Impressive yet finely wrought, this piece bridges stately grandeur with sentimental elegance, offering a rare chance to wear history at the neckline.

Jewellery type
Antique necklace (also known as estate jewelry in some parts of the world).

Condition
Very good condition
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Country of origin
Unknown. Despite careful examination, no hallmarks or distinctive features could be identified that would allow us to attribute this jewel to a specific country. Its materials and construction, however, do allow us to confidently date it to around 1860.

Style
Romantic Victorian — Rich in sentimental motifs and lyrical curves, this necklace embodies the spirit of mid-19th century design, when jewels often reflected ideals of devotion, romance and natural beauty.
See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
This necklace dates from the Romantic period of the Victorian era (ca. 1837 to 1860), when jewels often spoke in the language of sentiment. Designs drew on Gothic and Renaissance influences, favouring natural curves and symbolic motifs. Jewellery from this period often celebrated themes of love and fidelity, while making refined use of gold and gems in delicate, expressive compositions.

Period
Circa 1860 — Romantic Victorian
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Likely inspired by Romantic-era court jewels, combining botanical scrollwork with the silhouette of ceremonial tiaras.

Theme
Garlanded splendour in the Romantic style

Material
9K pink gold and silver (touchstone tested). A typical 19th-century combination, where silver was often used to enhance the brilliance of diamonds while gold formed the structural base.
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Technique
Originally designed to be worn as both a choker and a tiara. While the original frame is no longer present, its construction suggests it could be remade if desired.

Extra information
Unusually, even the tiniest stones in this necklace are brilliant-cut rather than rose-cut — a rare feature in pieces of this age and style.

Precious stones
• 1 old brilliant cut diamond, estimated weight approx. 1.75 carat, colour and clarity H/J, VVS/VS
• 3 old mine brilliant cut diamonds, estimated total weight approx. 2.15 carat, colour and clarity H/J, VVS/VS
• 33 old mine brilliant cut diamonds, estimated total weight approx. 4.15 carat
• 191 single brilliant cut diamonds (8/8), estimated total weight approx. 4.93 carat

Total number of diamonds: 228
Estimated total diamond weight: approx. 13.03 carat (average colour and clarity: F/I, VS/SI)

Weight, colour and clarity were assessed while the stones remained set, in order to maintain the jewel’s original condition. The values given should therefore be considered expert approximations.

Every diamond in our antique and vintage jewellery has been examined and confirmed as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No hallmarks present. The necklace was carefully examined, but no visible or legible marks could be identified. In our practice, it is not uncommon to encounter jewellery without hallmarks. For this reason, all pieces are tested with the touchstone, even when hallmarks are present.
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Dimensions
Total length: 40.50 cm (15.94 in); centrepiece depth: 5.00 cm (1.97 in)
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Weight
37.10 gram (23.86 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
25146-0152

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