Antique 18K Solid Gold Belle Epoque French Fancy Long Guard Chain with Oversized Bolt Ring communion_pendant Often with these pieces the

Often with these pieces the diamonds were set in a white metal

it is designed for a young lady

It has some oxidation to the bolt ring and a small piece of gold is missing from the closure

Though aged beautifully

Antique 18K Solid Gold Belle Epoque French Fancy Long Guard Chain with Oversized Bolt Ring communion_pendant Often with these pieces theThe only thing more glamorous than one string of French gold is two or three strands of French gold chains draped elegantly around your neck. Through time, often long guards such as this were cut down to make smaller chains. This was in part to accommodate changing styles, but was especially the case for families with multiple daughters who would divide chains to fairly allocate family heirlooms. As a result it become quite rare to find a gold chain