Antique Victorian Berlin Glass Necklace Semi Precious The base of the locket

The base of the locket is glass and can be easily popped out

The pendant features a large hooked top set with a matching saphiret stone

The beads have been strung onto an antique silver chain and set with little paste rondelles in between

The charm has been converted from an Art Deco bar brooch and features a hooked top with a gold filled bale attached

The necklace is not hallmarked but tests as silver

Antique Victorian Berlin Glass Necklace Semi Precious The base of the locketA beautiful antique necklace set with rare glass stones known as 'Berlin Glass'. Each glass stone features black scalloped edges embedded into clear glass. I believe the glass was made to imitate the look of old mine cut diamonds and is a great example of the ingenuity of costume jewellers at the time. The necklace features a secure push clasp. There is some wear to the plating of the metal, predominantly on the bases of the panels. The necklace