Darling Antique Rolled Gold Double Albert spcl

Darling Antique Rolled Gold Double Albert spclA gorgeous antique double Albert chain, these are a challenge to find in lengths long enough to wear as necklaces and at affordable prices! Originally intended for use as watch chains, the t bar was meant to slide through a vest's buttonhole to anchor the chain, while dogclips at either end were used to secure pocket watches, fobs, keys and the like. While they can certainly still be worn in this way today, we also love to use them as necklaces now

stamped and tested• Size 4

in softly graduated sizes of oval

though there's something a little heartwarming about them still being together after all this time

Pinkish-red rubies and sparkling diamonds provide colour and shine

The saturated hue has a beautiful warmth and shine

flashing leftover from casting inside open links that doesn't affect comfort and is not particularly noticeable while on

or your favourite March-born Pisces

This is a simple fix

including solder seams on either shoulder indicative of either resizing or

A gorgeous early 20th century ring

unstamped but tested• 14" long end to end• Bar segments are 18

These old cut diamonds are obviously and lovingly cut by hand