Victorian 9k Gold Guard Chain Necklace, 58" collars showing vivid colours as the

showing vivid colours as the light reflects off the pavilion facets - unusually

the oldest known example appeared on a golden shrine found in the tomb of Tutankhamen (13th century BC)

it’s quite possible this is a Fabergé piece - the quality certainly matches what we’d expect

evidence of an old repair to one join - of little consequence

and remains in great antique condition

Victorian 9k Gold Guard Chain Necklace, 58" collars showing vivid colours as theDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Fine Victorian guard chain, 58 inches in length and crafted in 9 karat yellow gold. It comprises handmade oval belcher links and a swivel fastener. Dating from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880. MEASUREMENTS Length: 58 inches Links: 3. 6 x 2. 2mm WEIGHT 18. 0g MARKS JG&S maker's mark 9ct gold stamps CONDITION Very good, some light general wear commensurate with age