Gorgeous Victorian rolled gold buckle with amethyst cabochons

A striking victorian rolled gold necklace with a buckle motif sprinkled with amethyst cabochons. The buckle is suspended from an antique watchchain that can be completely removed and the watch chain worn with something else. The watch chain is gold filled and the buckle is rolled gold. There is a repair to the back that was made in antiquity. Weighing 17.53 g the necklace measures 18 inches. ROLLED GOLD is a heavy shearing over gold over brass