Fine Revivalist Necklace with three intaglio gems, three colors enamel, urns 
ARCHAEOLOGICAL REVIVAL NECKLACE, 19th century, 18k gold. enameled in three jewel-like colors, intaglio engraved gems, urns and anthemia rosettes. 
Band of woven gold, 1/4” wide, terminates in two square ornamental plaques and fastens with a rectangular box lock, applied with twisted wire, enameled in three jewel-like colors. 
 
In front, the band centers between matching square plaques, three medallions, each centering a translucent intaglio carved gem above three urns.  A paneled shell of red enamel and gold crowns each gem; below each, a gold, blue and white zig-zag patterned collar. 
 
Each of the three gems, respectively reddish, green, and pale purple, is intaglio carved with a different classical figure.   
Each engraved gem is oval, 14.5 x 12 mm;  bi-convex, 4.1 mm deep.  
The three framed intaglios are separated by double row of foxtail chain, strung with tubular and round gold beads, the two tiers connected by blue enameled rosette/anthemia flower-heads.   
The box ornaments, lock, medallion frames and urns are decorated in blue and white enamel, granulation and applied twisted gold wire-work.   
Overall Length :  16”  
Gross Weight :  1.5135 oz troy. 
Metal & marks  :  tested 18k; no identifying marks found   
Provenance :  direct descent through a Baltimore family 
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