Antique Victorian Guard Chain Rolled Gold 50 Inch Citrine with natural veins and spotting

with natural veins and spotting beneath the surface that resembles moss

or a lock of hair as was traditionally the case

each stamped with a sterling Lion mark and gilded in a sunny 18ct yellow gold

STONES: Citrine (22 x 18 x 9mm

ITEM NUMBER: 26-036

Antique Victorian Guard Chain Rolled Gold 50 Inch Citrine with natural veins and spottingDating to the late 19th Century, this elegant, long antique Victorian guard chain measures an impressive 50 inches in length and is crafted in a rolled gold metal that has developed a pleasing muted gold patina over time. Its made up of faceted cable links, interspersed with interlocked fetter links and faceted balls, with a bolt ring clasp fitted at the end. Chic and functional, guard chains are a timeless accessory, originally worn in the 18th and