Incredible Stomacher Circa 1760 with Table Cut Diamonds Sterling silver torque bracelet I've handled less than a

I've handled less than a dozen of this type of chain

Tourmaline

and is perhaps French in origin

deep red garnet gemstones and a style of jewelry that quickly became popular in the late Victorian Era and through the turn of the century

which could have been etched with the family crest

Incredible Stomacher Circa 1760 with Table Cut Diamonds Sterling silver torque bracelet I've handled less than aThe stomacher is perhaps one of the most misunderstood jewels in the dowry; most often broken down when the last will and testament was delivered, fought over by women of fine breeding, and frequently sold for parts, the stomacher is the elusive renegade of antique fashion. Most commonly owned by women of noble stations, the stomacher was a gown embellishment that cascaded down the bodice of a dress. Herein, we have an extremely rare mid 18th century