SUPER RARE FIND ! An Heirloom of Earth and Empire – Early Victorian Royal Sahara Jasper & Pinchbeck Masterpiece.
This statement necklace is an absolute marvel of Victorian grandeur and geological splendor. A rare and arresting collar necklace dating to the early to mid-19th century, this piece is not merely an accessory—it’s a chapter torn from the pages of antique history, strung together with the magic of the natural world.
Sixteen monumental Royal Sahara Jasper cabochons command attention, each a polished capsule of nature’s artistry. These oblong ovals, generously sized and richly veined with toffee, caramel, espresso, and cinnamon-hued ribbons, seem to pulse with ancient desert winds. Mined from arid lands that once whispered to pharaohs and Bedouins alike, Royal Sahara Jasper is revered not just for its rarity, but for its painterly landscapes locked in stone—every cabochon in this necklace a world of its own.
Each cabochon is lovingly cradled in a decorative scalloped bezel of antique pinchbeck, a prized golden alloy of copper and zinc that mimicked high-karat gold in the 18th and 19th centuries—so convincingly, it once fooled royalty. Now a collector’s treasure in its own right, pinchbeck offers that warm, time-softened glow only centuries can bestow.
Linked with elegant Victorian chain connectors, these substantial cabochons lay in harmonious rhythm, forming a regal silhouette that drapes like armor—but feels like poetry.
This necklace began life as two separate jewels—a collar and matching bracelet—married together in a thoughtful antique conversion that honors both original forms while elevating it into something even more majestic. The union is seamless, both technically and aesthetically, creating a longer, more dramatic length that flatters any neckline it graces.
This is a necklace for curators, connoisseurs, and bold-hearted souls. It belongs in a cabinet of curiosities, yet begs to be worn. It sings of deserts and duchesses, of Victorian parlors and ancient sands.
Measurements :The necklace with a length of 67cm,each of the Jasper cabochons measure 5cm x 1.5cm.The necklace with a weight of 228grams.
