Victorian Niello Silver Chain, 26" bog oak An incredible mid-18th Century betrothal

An incredible mid-18th Century betrothal ring formed as a snake

tests as 23k gold

It opens up to reveal a middle "page" and space to display four photographs

Each stone is a little over 1/3 of a carat

the personified goddess of victory

Victorian Niello Silver Chain, 26" bog oak An incredible mid-18th Century betrothalDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Beautiful antique niello chain necklace dating from the late 19th century. It comprises four different styles of link: straight bar niello, twisted niello, rose gold twisted, and rose gold trombone with leaf motif. The rose gold and niello is always a gorgeous pairing, and this example, while initially intended as a watch chain, is an ideal length for wear as a necklace. We've paired this with the Vintage Cartier Panthre