1870s Link Necklaces

Comprised of looped bar links alternating with round jump ring links Completed by spring clasp closure Stamped for 10 karat gold  Circa: 1870s Width: 1/16 inch Length: 30 3/4 inches ...

Necklace: The antique filigree 14 Karat gold and garnets necklace composed of nine oval facetted garnets, two drop shape facetted garnets and ten golden flowers includes seven small garnets in each of them, a couple of rhombus parts beside the clasp is also set with a rhombus garnet and four small garnets around. Clasp: The clasp can be worn in front, because it looks like a brooch, which is made of gold, decorated with filigree and the main part is covered by glass. Under the glass there is a picture made of strands of hair and also has initials "M.R.W." Size: 2,5x2,2cm. NOTICE! The clasp is in different color of gold, that is possibility that is was missing and changed. Hair Jewellery: The Georgians and Victorians were very fond of hair jewelry. The following excerpt extolling the virtues of hair work is from Godey's Lady's Book circa 1863: "Hair is at once the most delicate and last of our materials and survives us like love. It is so light, so gentle, so escaping from the idea of death, that, with a lock of hair belonging to a child or friend we may almost look up to heaven and compare notes with angelic nature, may almost say, I have a piece of thee here, not unworthy of thy being now." What is bootjesketting? The BOOTJESKETTING is part of the typical Dutch jewelry heritage. This type of jewellery piece can be seen in museums. Some descriptions characterize this as typical for the northern Dutch provinces Groningen and Friesland. Translating the name of "Bootjesketting" could be like "chain of little boats...

This wonderful, authentic, Victorian 14K Yellow Gold slide necklace is a full 60 inches long, and features a slide set with one large oval cut Amethyst, framed by engraved gold and black enamel. Each individual link is beaded and the necklace has, at it's base, a clip to hang a chatelaine watch...

A Victorian Bohemian garnet necklace, with ten graduating clusters, set with cabochon garnets in the centres, surrounded by rows of round and pear shap...

Fringe style necklace is comprised of strung polished gold beads suspending undulating drops Elongated amphora drops alternate with 8.5 mm lapis lazuli drops Well matched and mottled ultramarine blue with pyrite flecks and excellent polish Accented throughout by gold beading and twisted rope details Completed by a 14.9 mm round concealed clasp and safety chain Set with a 9.0 mm round lapis cabochon...

Stylized cable chain necklace comprised of puffed oval links Deeply ridged for texture Completed by spring ring clasp; tested 14 karat gold Links tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1...

A solid, 18 karat yellow gold Albert chain necklace with trombone and round round link detail. There is a clear registration mark dating the...

This wonderful antique mid-Victorian Riviere necklace is fully set with beautiful round-cut graduated amethysts. The stones have great heigh...

You will 'whistle while you work' when wearing this one-of-a-kind magical necklace. With an antique collection of 26 enchanting yellow gold whistles, thi...

Circa 1870 - 1880 Victorian Era Etruscan French Marked 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Necklace, measuring just under 16 inches in length,...

Victorian onyx and gold link necklace circa 1875. Designed as a series of rectangular black onyx links decorated on the sides with long-plane beveled facets, connected with circular ...

Long necklace in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Important antique chain, it is formed of a massive round convolute mesh. A carabiner is attached to wear the necklace i...