Marcasite Link Necklaces

The number one bestseller for 2021! This necklace is so sexy! The details for this beautiful necklace are listed below: Metal Quality: Sterling Silver Chain Type: Link Chain Length:...

Tiffany & Co Silver Atlas necklace. 34 Inch large necklace with figure 8 safety and hinged closure. Tiffany box and pouch included. Sterling Silver Le...

Mightychic offers a highly collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 20 motif Rock Crystal limited edition necklace. Absolutely fabulous and ...

A very fine Tiffany & Co. 14k gold and sterling silver rope twist necklace. Comprised of a long 24-inch sterling silver rope-link necklace with twisted 14k gold cable chain wrapped ...

Long chain necklace in polished sterling silver with a gender neutral style The design has a rock ‘n’ roll vibe and it is inspired by the equestrian world, as the links of the necklace have a shape which reminds the horseshoe nails...

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, gold plated sterling silver twisted wire necklace. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for...

One of a kind Double Dot Links Chain by award-winning, legendary jewelry maker John Iversen, hand-fabricated in his signature, finely-textured and distinctly-toned sterling silver fe...

This wide paperclip chain in sterling silver makes a great statement! This necklace is perfect for a woman or man! Sterling Silver Link Width: 5.9 millimeters/.24in Link Height: 15....

Specifications: diamonds: 8 PIECES ROUND DIAMOND carat total weight: APPROX .10 CTw color: G clarity: VS metal: GOLD type: Diamonds by the Yard weight:...

Cut steel jewelry was at the height of fashion from the mid 1700s well into the 19th century. Originated in the 1700s. Popular from the Georgian through the Victorian eras. To make cut steel, melted horseshoe nails were formed into tiny faceted beads. Those small steel gemstone-like studs were then riveted one-by-one onto a base plate. It was an English invention that quickly travelled throughout the world. Each stud could have up to 15 facets, and in general the finer and older the piece the more facets the studs will have. Improvements in candles meant that grand events and entertaining could take place at night. As diamonds are diamonds and not available for everyone, and everyone wanted to shine, the popularity grew. Cut-steel provided a stylish and popular new jewelry material that could be enjoyed by everyone at all levels of society. It grew beyond a simple imitation to an art in its own right. The manufacturing was complex and the workmanship that was required highly skilled. These were not mass produced objects. The studs were made from decarbonated cast steel, which was case-hardened, then the studs were faceted by cutting against a pewter wheel. Next were then polished with first fine emery and a hard brush, and then by hand with a special putty. Finally they were riveted onto pierced base plates which had to be drilled and cut by hand, too. The main place of cut steel production was Birmingham, England. And there, one manufacturer stood out from all the rest: Matthew Boulton. He had been born in 1728 into the industry — his father manufactured small metal products. But the younger Boulton had a special talent for marrying the latest technology with the latest fashion. He also was continually expanding — he even founded a mint. He wined and dined with dignitaries and advocated for his steel products. Fortuitously, he became quite close with the Russian ambassador to Catherine the Great. When the ambassador toured the mint, Boulton made sure to send the Empress some of his cut-steel necklaces. In 1759, Louis XV “encouraged” the nobility to donate their gold and gemstone jewelry to help fund the Seven Years War. The popularity of cut steel in France may in part have been due to these sumptuary laws which limited who could wear precious metals and diamonds. Either you complied with the law and gave up your family jewels to be melted down for the war chest...

This heavy designer chain in made in solid sterling silver and weighs almost 2 ounces and is 24 inches long. This length is perfect for putting over your head and not worrying about...

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, sterling silver twisted wire long necklace. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellent q...