circa 19th century. Beads silver mounts and chain. 10 large 2.5 cm bead halves. Pink tourmaline beads from a court necklace have been split in half; each mounted within a bezel open back silver frame stamped "STERLING", and short chain with a box tab insert clasp, also stamped. Well matched pink tourmaline stones of an even light pink tone containing natural veins throughout. Eight circular halves and two vase shaped halves. 5.3 oz. Natural veining in stones. L 14.6"