{"product_id":"a-breathtaking-late-victorian-statement-necklace-showcasing-the-extraordinary-hand-skills-of-19th-century-carvers","title":"A breathtaking late Victorian statement necklace showcasing the extraordinary hand-skills of 19th-century carvers.","description":"\u003cp\u003eRARE Antique Victorian Era Carved Pre-Ban Ivory Necklace \u0026amp; Pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1890s • Extra Length • Master Carver Work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA breathtaking late Victorian statement necklace showcasing the extraordinary hand-skills of 19th-century carvers. Pieces like this were luxury objects in their day — wearable sculpture rather than simple jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The Necklace : \u003cbr\u003e• Extra-length strand.\u003cbr\u003e• Graduated hand-carved round pre-ban ivory beads.\u003cbr\u003e• Soft, warm creamy tone with natural grain lines.\u003cbr\u003e• Fitted with an pre-ban ivory screw-barrel clasp, also carved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe graduation gives beautiful drape and that unmistakable antique elegance. Each bead shows subtle variations — a sign of hand shaping rather than modern machining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The Pendant — The Star of the Show :\u003cbr\u003eThe oval pendant is exceptional!\u003cbr\u003eIt is carved in a deep, dimensional relief, almost sculptural rather than flat, featuring:\u003cbr\u003e• Layered blooming flowers.\u003cbr\u003e• Curled petals with lifelike shaping.\u003cbr\u003e• Open pierced carving between the floral elements.\u003cbr\u003e• A raised central blossom that stands proud from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piercing allows light to pass through, giving the piece an airy lace-like effect while still remaining richly detailed. This level of carving required serious skill — one slip could ruin the entire plaque!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements : The necklace with a length of 70cm.The largerst ivory bead measures 1.3cm in diameter.The smallest ivory bead measures 5.29mm in diameter.The pendant measures 4.9cm x 3.7cm.The necklace with a weight of 45 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition With Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50893442777394,"sku":null,"price":1095.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/2110\/1106\/files\/20260204-103129.jpg?v=1770292631","url":"https:\/\/expeditionwithjones.com\/products\/a-breathtaking-late-victorian-statement-necklace-showcasing-the-extraordinary-hand-skills-of-19th-century-carvers","provider":"Expedition With Jones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}