Victorian Niello Silver Curb-Link Chain etruscan revival Wearable length as necklace: 17

Wearable length as necklace: 17 inches

The Allied victory blocked the Germans from occupying the last pocket of Belgium at this early stage in the war

Rose Cut Diamond

Modelled in 9 karat gold and dating from circa 1890

it dates from the 1870s and remains in great condition

Victorian Niello Silver Curb-Link Chain etruscan revival Wearable length as necklace: 17DATE: Victorian, c. 1900 This lovely 1920s niello silver chain is likely of French origin, and features stylish curb links: the pattern is one niello link followed by two smaller silver links. Niello is a black mixture of silver, copper and lead sulphides, which in this case has been is inlayed onto the silver base links. The technique is said to have been invented by the ancient Egyptians, and spread throughout Europe as far back as the late Iron