16" Niello and Rose Gold Fill Silver Watch Chain, Antique French Niello Necklace, XIX Century Watch Chain rose_gold_locket but not visible when worn

but not visible when worn

An eagle head hallmark is visible on the band

A lovely and unique piece for any collection

Victorians would often store a piece of braided hair to remember those gone before

this pendant can be suspended from your favorite chain

16" Niello and Rose Gold Fill Silver Watch Chain, Antique French Niello Necklace, XIX Century Watch Chain rose_gold_locket but not visible when wornThis lovely watch chain hails from the end of the Victorian period and features two well loved antique techniques: niello and vermeil. Rose gold vermeil involves starting with a base metal, in this case silver, and applying a thick layer of rose gold onto the surface. Niello, on the other hand, is a technique in which a metal mixture is fired in a kiln to fill crevices in engraved silver. It is a centuries old technique that gained popularity in