French Antique Fancy Link Necklace Chain 9.2g 18k Gold Solid Ornate 25.5" Long Pendant Holder Victorian Belle Epoque Gift 4.3mm

ABOUT:

Gorgeous glowing patina to this French Victorian era chain. It measures about 25 3/8 inches in length to wear as a long chain, and since it has a clasp to open, I can almost wrap it double (could definitely do so with an extender component or brooch), to wear as a choker.

The links are alternating oval cable chain links that alternate with ornate scalloped link chains with a 4.3mm gauge.

Found in France. There are several stamps indicating all parts solid gold, along with a goldsmith stamp. Some rosy hues from age and patina with a buttery glow. Highly sought after as this special coloring cannot be found on new gold jewelry. So lovely! It is solid gold in that it is not plated or gold filled but the links are fabricated with vacant space in between where the links were crated with gold sheets curved into link form. This is a common fabrication for the period but I wanted to note it because it has a lighter weight hand feel for size since the links have open space in the middle.

Props, mice, ; ) etc other items not included. Please note the measurements as I have small hands and it can be difficult to decipher scale from photos.

MEASUREMENTS:
It weighs 9.15 grams. See additional above.

IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:

Each link is curved to make the tube with the seam at each side. There are some tiny gaps to the seams on a few of the links and some shallow impressions here or there. The faceted links help mask this but you can see it on the smoother oval links especially if you are seeking it out because you can see the interruption to the smooth surface. I think the loop end for the clasp is a replacement because it has a slightly more golden patina but it's nice and sturdy and certainly antique. It has some tool marks on it. The spring ring is definitely original to the piece.

Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )

My disclaimer with all my pieces - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition.

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