Victorian Emerald & Mabé Pearl Choker white gold as well as for the

as well as for the Muslim urban

The apt name refers to the Springbok's unique 'pronking' behaviour

larger ring example in yellow gold

The Springbok has been the national symbol of South Africa since the twentieth century and has been adopted as a nickname by several South African sports teams

and a round locket compartment resides behind the head designed to be worn against the skin

Victorian Emerald & Mabé Pearl Choker white gold as well as for theA remarkable antique choker necklace dating from the dawn of the 20th century. There are a few stylistic influences at play: the choice of gemstones mab pearl and over 30 carats of verdant, included emeralds as well as the abstract, nature inspired foliate metalwork suggests an Art Nouveau influence; the 15 carat gold backed silver settings with split claws are quite typical of late Victorian jewellery; and the reeded dish backs behind the pearls are