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An antique chain of alternating silver and black striped links and gold filled links. Shown spiraled on white background.
An antique chain of alternating silver and black striped links and gold filled links. Shown held in hand.
An antique chain of alternating silver and black striped links and gold filled links. Shown laid out on black background.
Close up of an antique chain of alternating silver and black striped links and gold filled links, focusing on clasp. Shown on black.
Vintage

c1890 Niello Chain Necklace

$475
An antique chain of alternating silver and black striped links and gold filled links. Shown spiraled on white background.
An antique chain of alternating silver and black striped links and gold filled links. Shown held in hand.
An antique chain of alternating silver and black striped links and gold filled links. Shown laid out on black background.
Close up of an antique chain of alternating silver and black striped links and gold filled links, focusing on clasp. Shown on black.
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A 19th century antique chain necklace with figure-eight links decorated in niello and alternating gold filled links. 800 silver. 

Niello is a black mixture of copper, silver, and lead inlaid into engraved silver. It's a centuries old technique, but it was particularly popular in France, Germany, and Russia at the end of the 19th century.

Materials

Niello on 800 Silver and Gold Filled

Date

c1890

Condition

Very Good. Oxidation. Wear to niello and gold filled casing.

Size

Length: 16.75"