Victorian Tortoise Shell Long Beaded Necklace Carnelian The center strand of beads

The center strand of beads measures 2 1/4" to 2 1/2" long

It is a striking and versatile piece that would make a beautiful addition to any collection

The locket opens to reveal space inside for two of your favorite photographs

forming an interesting cutout effect

The band is stamped "18K" on the inside along with what appears to be the letter "A

Victorian Tortoise Shell Long Beaded Necklace Carnelian The center strand of beadsNow a banned material, Antique tortoise shell jewelry has become very collectable. This gorgeous tortoise shell necklace from the Victorian era (ca1880) is particularly beautiful! The necklace is fairly long and is comprised of a variety of tortoise shell beads that vary in shape and size. The pieces are formed by pieces of tortoise shell that have been precisely cut and assembled together to represent three dimensional geometric shapes, including