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1860s Dyed Ivory & Gilt Metal Necklace, $1250
By far the best necklace of the year.  Dyed ivory was briefly popular in the mid 19th century, coinciding with the popularity of red coral.  We’ve had a couple pairs of dyed ivory earrings, but this is the first necklace I’ve ever seen. 

1860s Dyed Ivory & Gilt Metal Necklace, $1250

By far the best necklace of the year.  Dyed ivory was briefly popular in the mid 19th century, coinciding with the popularity of red coral.  We’ve had a couple pairs of dyed ivory earrings, but this is the first necklace I’ve ever seen. 

Monday, December 19th 2011 9:31pm
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