French Belle Epoque 18ct Gold Garland Necklace Set With Natural Pearls

This is such a pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold necklace that is typical of French early 20th century design. There are five stylised garlands of roses with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  pearls in between and a natural pearlA pearl-bearing mollusc that has not been tampered with by man to produce a cultivated pearl will produce a ‘natural pearl’. drop. These necklaces were designed to be given as lovers presents or as a wedding gift.