63" Double Dog Clip Lariat Chain Antique animal jewelry the tight and restricted nature

the tight and restricted nature of corsets was replaced by something much more comfortable and flowing

Rolled gold is made by a layer of gold being mechanically bonded to brass or copper

cameos were sometimes surrounded by small diamonds

jewelry from the Art Nouveau period introduced sinuous curves

perhaps the most desirable being imperial yellow to orange topaz

63" Double Dog Clip Lariat Chain Antique animal jewelry the tight and restricted natureA beautiful 9k Victorian lariat chain, this substantial example boasts 28. 55g of pinkishly toned 9k gold, with two massively sizable dog clips. Circa 1880 1900, Lariat chains came into the height of fashion for their versatility and flexibility; they could just as easily be worn around the waist, as they could be around the neck, or turned entirely utilitarian to carry purses, muffs, any manner of object that a lady might need close at hand. This