Solid 18K Gold Belle Epoque French Chain, Victorian Antique Gold Necklace c. 1890 torpedo_earrings making a whimsical and romantic

making a whimsical and romantic engagement ring

There are light micro-scratches to the gold and some of the exterior arches are no longer perfectly symmetrical from wear and age

There is some light niello loss to the locket

this original ring is sure to bring prosperity and peace

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Solid 18K Gold Belle Epoque French Chain, Victorian Antique Gold Necklace c. 1890 torpedo_earrings making a whimsical and romanticCrafted 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