Victorian French Onyx & Diamond Festoon Necklace

Circa 1900. This elegant French Victorian festoon necklace showcases the era’s love of graceful drapery and refined contrast. Crafted in 18KT yellow gold, the necklace features fluidly draped chains accented with polished black onyx stations, including a striking circular onyx drop accented with a flush bezel-set old European-cut diamond. The festoon design was highly fashionable during the Victorian period—creating a soft, romantic line across the neckline. Deep black onyx was cherished in the Victorian era as a symbol of remembrance and inner strength, often paired with diamonds to represent enduring light beyond loss.