This extraordinary antique necklace features a dramatic and striking double dic-dic horn pendant, each elongated tapered horn capped in 9K gold (marked 9CT) with a scalloped edge setting, suspended from an elegantly constructed costume beaded chain alternating faceted black beads in graduated sizes with gold tone brass tube spacers creating a distinctive ladder-like lattice pattern throughout, a rare and highly unusual piece showcasing bold Victorian taste for natural materials and dramatic silhouettes.

• MATERIALS: 9K gold horn caps, natural dic-dic horn, gold tone brass tube spacers and findings
• ERA: Antique, Victorian, circa 1870s-1890s
• MAKER/MARKS: MARKED 9CT on gold horn caps but as is common with Victorian gold the content may be higher or lower than marked
  
• MEASUREMENTS: 22" total necklace length (55.9 cm), double horn pendant drop 3 1/2" (8.9 cm), individual dic-dic horns approximately 3" (7.6 cm) each, larger onyx beads approximately 1/2" (1.3 cm)
• CONDITION: Good antique condition with honest age-appropriate wear. Both dic-dic horns intact displaying beautiful natural dark coloring with subtle banding and surface variation characteristic of the species. 9K gold caps secure and well fitted to both horns with no looseness.