Victorian Cat's Eye Operculum Riviere Neckalce memento mori The piece is articulated: when

The piece is articulated: when the chain at the bottom is pulled

two gold pommels are missing

and remains paired with the rare and desirable green Cartier box (with the New Burlington St

and has a slightly curved shape so it can be worn comfortably in the pocket

Victorian Cat's Eye Operculum Riviere Neckalce memento mori The piece is articulated: whenDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An unusual antique riviere necklace set with 15 operculum stones. These curious 'gemstones' (commonly known as cat's eye or shiva's eye) arean anatomical part of the marine snail; operculum literally means "little lid," and they form a sort of trapdoor over the opening in the shell. They're mounted in closed back silver settings, each one attached to the next with two silver chains. STONES Operculum MEASUREMENTS Wearable