Antique Victorian Niello Chain Silver Gold 30 Inch Edwardian (1901-1914)

Antique Victorian Niello Chain Silver Gold 30 Inch Edwardian (1901-1914)This sleek, long antique Victorian niello chain measures an ample 30 inches and is made up of contrasting silver and gold plated links that alternate between fancy trombone and romantic love knot styles, with a classic dog clip and a bolt ring clasp at each end to hold it secure. Niello is a black metallic inlay fused into engraved silver or gold to create striking contrast and intricate detail. It was especially popular during the Victorian era,

It would look perfect on the end of a white gold chain and is complete with London hallmarks on the loop

The gold band has developed a lovely smoothness and patina with age and widens at the shoulders around the agate centrepiece

During the 19th and early 20th Century

a bee hive with a bee inside

Each distinctly shaped stone has been caged within an 18ct yellow gold wire frame

with eight smaller seed pearls nestled in between

ITEM NUMBER: 9222

in excellent condition and complete with Chester hallmarks which date it to 1910

This heavy vintage charm bracelet boasts fourteen delightful charms suspended from a chunky sterling silver curb-link bracelet

they evoke stars scattered across a galaxy

The wreath represents eternity and loving devotion

FACE MEASURES: Height 9mm x Width 17mm x Depth 6mm