Solid 18K Gold Belle Epoque French Chain, Victorian Antique Gold Necklace c. 1890 torpedo_earrings 4 cmAll items in the

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The ring is well attached to the gold and sewn into the sides so the seams will not come apart

Paste has long been used as a diamond imitation and used to be cut by experienced lapidaries in the past and prized in its own right

the piece has lovely flowing lines

Solid 18K Gold Belle Epoque French Chain, Victorian Antique Gold Necklace c. 1890 torpedo_earrings 4 cmAll items in theCrafted in the late Victorian period, c. 1890, this is my all time favorite style of specialty chain. It was likely cut down at some point in its long history from a long guard chain, creating a lovely 'ras du cou', the perfect length to skim the collarbone. The chain is hallmarked with a rhino head, which was in use from 1838. It features round medallions which are flanked on both sides by teardrop shaped links. The interiors are filled with textured