Edwardian "Harlequin" Multi-Stone Fringe Necklace chinese this scarab is holding a

this scarab is holding a turquoise-set sun disk between its two front legs

made in France in the 1890s

before people had access to screens and fine printing this was presumably one of the few ways to trick the mind in such a way

Crafted in 18 karat gold with platinum settings

Edwardian "Harlequin" Multi-Stone Fringe Necklace chinese this scarab is holding aDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 Glorious antique harlequin fringe necklace dating from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. It's set with a dazzling array of coloured gemstones: white, blue and pink sapphire; peridot; various garnets; citrine; amethyst; and opal. Crafted in 15 karat gold throughout, each stone is held in place by a gold thin collet setting giving their cut and colour centre stage. The name "harlequin" was often used to describe jewellery set