Extra Long 64" Antique French Victorian 18K Solid Gold Long Guard Chain, Antique French Belle Epoque Muff Chain c. 1880 (48 g) antique_longuard There is a small gap

There is a small gap as the two sides of the locket (see photo nine) do not touch but the locket is secure and will not open when worn

I had some difficulty getting the two pieces apart but if you slide a fingernail where they join the ring pops open

CONDITION NOTES:There is no notable gold loss and the spring ring is strong with good tension and alignment

The simple shank provides the perfect backdrop

Material: Brass

Extra Long 64" Antique French Victorian 18K Solid Gold Long Guard Chain, Antique French Belle Epoque Muff Chain c. 1880 (48 g) antique_longuard There is a small gapHeavy and luxurious, this impressive chain was crafted circa 1880. The only thing more glamorous than one string of solid French gold is two or three strands of French gold chains draped elegantly around your neck. Each link whispers tales of centuries past, embodying the timeless allure that has made gold a currency for millennia. Through time, often long guards such as this were cut down to make smaller chains. This was in part to accommodate