Antique Victorian Silver Niello Long Guard Chain, 63 Inches, c.1870 Memorial I was hooked

I was hooked

this 18 karat gold band is fully hallmarked with a crown

this piece once held both beauty and function close to the heart

is a visual echo of woven hearts and entwined destinies

Antique Victorian Silver Niello Long Guard Chain, 63 Inches, c.1870 Memorial I was hookedIt begins, perhaps, with a woman who preferred movement to stillness. She walks quickly, purposefully, her skirts catching just slightly at the ankle as she navigates a city that is expanding by the day, full of invention and possibility. At her throat, and then lower, looping once more, this chain moves with her, alive in a way only a long guard chain can be, catching the light in quiet, rhythmic flashes. It is not merely decorative. It is practical,