Antique Victorian Niello Chain with Rose Gold Vermeil, XIX Century French Watch Chain Choker Necklace vintage_heart_locket most visibly to the clasp

most visibly to the clasp

The dog clip clasp and spring ring make it easy to arrange the strands in different ways and make a lovely and stylish embellishment when worn on the side

these two pieces of beveled glass have been cut to perfection to guard a piece of lace from a baptism

Period: late Victorian (circa 1880-1890)Material: 18 K gold (worn eagle head hallmark)

Antique Victorian Niello Chain with Rose Gold Vermeil, XIX Century French Watch Chain Choker Necklace vintage_heart_locket most visibly to the claspThis stunning niello chain is one of the most well preserved pieces I've come across in my years of dealing. Niello is a technique in which a material, in this case silver, is engraved and filled with a mixture of sulfur, copper, silver, and lead. After being fired in a kiln the niello mixture melts and fills in the crevices, leaving a lovely matte design. A watch chain in its former life, ti remains long enough to be worn as a choker necklace. Both