Antique Pendant with Handwoven Gold-Filled Chainmaille

$395.00

Description

This one-of-a-kind necklace features an antique gold-filled pendant with a a cluster of grapes. The pendant was originally a locket, circa 1900, that has been soldered closed.

The chain is a combination of handwoven, gold-filled chainmaille and antique book chain segments.

Details and Materials

22" long, can also be worn as short as 16"
locket is 30 mm in diameter
with the jump ring, book chain link and pocket watch clip, the pendant drops about 3" from the chain.
gold-filled lobster clasp and jump rings
antique locket
antique book chain links
antique watch clip

Origin Story

Book chain necklaces feature links shaped like the bindings of books, and were during the Victorian era. This necklace style re-emerged throughout the 20th century during various Victorian revival periods, particularly during the late 1930's and 40's.

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Details and Materials

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Origin Story

Book chain necklaces featured links shaped like the bindings of books, and were very popular during the Victorian era. This necklace style re-emerged throughout the 20th century during various Victorian revival periods, particularly through the late 1930's - 40's. It is a design that continues to evolve and inspire even in the 21st century.

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oxidized sterling silver lobster clasp

antique gold-filled watch fob

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Origin Story

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