Estate Vintage French Necklace Long Chain - 18k Gold Enamel Onyx (5146)

Vintage, estate necklace / long chain. 18k gold, enamel and onyx. Made in France. Exact date unknown, but possibly 1950-70's. <P><P>
Measurements: Approximately 27inches (69cm) long. Weighs 44.4 grams. <P><P>
Necklace consists of alternating sections, each of which has an oval salmon-coloured enamel bead between 2 small round onyx beads, linked via loops to a long gold bar with a quatrefoil, 4-lobed gold bead with black enamelling on either side. The salmon or peach coloured beads with gold fishnet pattern. The black enamelling is a stylised floral pattern. The long gold links have delicate fluting. The combination of colours is highly attractive. Very good quality. <P><P>
Hallmarks: French 18k gold hallmarks. <P><P>
Condition: as can be seen in the 'photos, there is wear to many of the salmon/peach coloured beads. In most cases this is minor bruising, in a few cases, slightly more loss. The black enamelling is in very good condition and there is no further loss/wear to the piece.