51" Georgian 18K Solid Gold Long Guard Chain, Antique French Long Articulated Chain c. 1830 cocktail_ring Typical of the French Art

Typical of the French Art Nouveau period

The earrings are centered with a natural grey seed pearl

this sentimental photo locket bears the shape of a heart and has been a keeper of secrets for over one hundred years

The rose cut is done in such a way as to maximize surface area as diamonds were still quite rare

51" Georgian 18K Solid Gold Long Guard Chain, Antique French Long Articulated Chain c. 1830 cocktail_ring Typical of the French ArtThis 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