51" Georgian 18K Solid Gold Long Guard Chain, Antique French Long Articulated Chain c. 1830 cocktail_ring in which case the piece

in which case the piece was used as mourning jewelry

Typical of the French Art Nouveau period

The diamonds measure approximately 3 mm across and weigh roughly

The earrings are centered with a natural grey seed pearl

5 US or 53 FRAll items in the shop are shipped with tracking and insurance within 48 hours of receiving an order

51" Georgian 18K Solid Gold Long Guard Chain, Antique French Long Articulated Chain c. 1830 cocktail_ring in which case the pieceThis stunning chain is ingenious in its construction. Typical of the late Georgian period, it has the appearance of a heavy and commanding chain when it has been cleverly constructed from lightweight thin sheets of gold. At the time gold was scarce, especially after the Napoleonic wars, necessitating jewelers to use as little gold as possible for maximum effect. This lovely chain features thin, hollow, interlocking articulated links with an engraved