53" Victorian Silver Filigree Long Guard Chain, Antique French Muff Chain, XIX century chain gold_filled_locket As enamel is less resilient

As enamel is less resilient than gemstones

I love the style of these lockets and their extremely ornate bails

but it has been tested for 750 or 18k which is the French standard

There is no visible gold loss and nothing to take away from the beauty of the piece

They are centered with a beautiful deep

53" Victorian Silver Filigree Long Guard Chain, Antique French Muff Chain, XIX century chain gold_filled_locket As enamel is less resilientThis beautiful silver long guard chain features carefully crafted navette links with a repeating filigree interior. Hallmarked with a crab on the connecting links, the chain was assayed in the departments around the turn of the century and remains in excellent condition. The links have been inspected and are in good condition, strong, and with a lot of life left if treated with the care necessary for these antique pieces. A hanging bolt ring can be