Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key
Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key

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Victorian 10k Deep Gold 24" 17.4g Fancy Link Belcher Chain with Gilt Swivel Clip, Split Rings & Coral Watch Key

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General Information:

  • Length: 24.25 inches (61.595 cm/615.95 mm)
  • Precious Metal Weight: About 11.195 dwt
  • Precious Metal Material: The chain tests for 10-12k yellow gold with very rich, time-earned patina, while the findings and fob are cased or filled.
  • Dimensions: This chain measures 24.25 inches overall, from the hinged swivel clip on one end to the very tip of the watch fob on the other end. Excluding the watch fob, the chain measures 22.75" from the hinged swivel clip on one end to the jump ring on the other end that attaches to the fob. This versatile chain may be worn as a standard single-looped 22.75" necklace with the fob dropping ~1.38", OR it may be worn as a 19" y-style necklace with a section of chain + the fob dropping 5.25" (as pictured). The style of the alternatingly interlinked rolo/belcher links renders the chain's silhouette as that of a box, and as such, the width and depth of the chain is 2.95 mm.
  • Weight: An extraordinarily impressive 17.41 grams
  • Markings: Unmarked
  • Era: T his chain is believed to date to sometime between the 1870s and about 1900. It could very well be that it is slightly earlier, though it is very likely not any later.
  • Buyer Notes: An exceptionally rare find given all the chain's components and nice antique condition, this piece is as collectible as it is functional, and is as much a glimpse into history as it is wearable into the future. Versatile, elegant and bold, this chain makes a statement alone and is just as lovely within a stack of necklaces.
  • Valuation:  This chain, excluding its five featured findings (see below in "The Story"), has a minimum market value of $2,120 USD at the time of listing. This is not a written, formal appraisal, but may be helpful when considering a purchase.

The Story:

A jewelry staple with alluring attention to detail, this antique chain is believed to date to the mid to late Victorian years, and exists as a sultry relic of generations past. The piece’s refined composition is at once geometric and organic, very much harkening to the thoughtfulness of 19th century design, which focused on both the functionality of jewels without sacrificing their immense beauty.

One attribute that makes this antique chain so special and valuable is that its links were each individually hand-formed, hand-wrought, hand-looped and hand-soldered to create the length and craftsmanship we see today. Indeed, every single element has crafted by the very talented hand of an artistisan over a century and a half ago, and constructed link by link, loop by loop and unit by unit to achieve its intricate heirloom quality, fortified by utilitarian strength and timeless appeal. Photos reveal these soldered connections, and exhibit how chains are simply are not made with such hand-rendered skill as they once were.

In suit, the chain retains five findings (outlined and described below) that offer further functionality and character. Most antique chains on the market have long lost their original components and/or have been altered with replacements over the years. Yet this chain is wildly unique in that it has managed to outsmart Father Time and keep every element intact and in place. This is practically unheard of, and elevates this necklace to a tier of collectibility highly sought after these days. Because of these findings, the chain may be donned in multiple fashions, from a standard single-loop necklace to a sexy y-style or lariat look. Charms, keepsakes, other findings or even other chain parts may be added to the rings as desired, ensuring the next caretaker a wholly one of a kind, versatile staple to their jewelry wardrobe.

Please reference the numbered image provided as you consider the following details:

  1. Hinged/Threaded Swivel Clip: measures 18.10 mm (approx. 0.713") long x 7.03 mm wide. The clip opens and closes via a notched disc that circuits the length of the threaded shank; when the disc is wound to the 'top' of the threaded shank, the clip is unlocked and thus, unfastened. Via a hinged mechanism, it can be opened wide so as to be easily hooked through/onto another ring or to securely hold charms. Once placed as desired, the disc can then be wound to the 'bottom' of the threaded shank and secured in place. The inner diameter of the hinged clip when closed is about 3.20 mm.
  2. Split Ring: measures 7.85 mm outer diameter and about 5.50 mm inner diameter; this ring is every so slightly torqued as pictured, though this does not affect its usability, integrity, appearance or aesthetic.
  3. Split Ring: measures 7.85 mm outer diameter and about 5.50 mm inner diameter.
  4. Jump Ring: measures 7.35 mm outer diameter and about 4.80 mm inner diameter.
  5. Watch Winder Key Fob: measures 35.15 mm (approx. 1.384") long x 10.45 mm wide and houses a tube-bezel set coral branch of excellent red-orange color that is 0.75 ct by formula per its dimensions and using the specific gravity of coral.

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