Antique French 18k Gold Chain Necklace c. 1890 unique right around 1910

right around 1910

fully articulated in silver and smothered in even more sparkling faceted marcasites

with a faceted oval amethyst at the center

while the body is made of eight faceted deep pink rubies

It was certainly made around 1925-1930

Antique French 18k Gold Chain Necklace c. 1890 unique right around 1910Imagine unlocking a treasure chest that reveals a captivating story of enterprise and stylea story embodied by this beautiful chain from the 1890s. These links transcend their origins, offering a design that feels surprisingly modern. This wonderful, hand crafted chain was almost certainly part of a long guard watch chain that was likely originally twice as long. The chain has a clasp that is marked '14k', but this is just for the clasp, the chain