Antique Fashion- Victorian Gold Fill Opal Engraved Slide Long Guard Chain (VICN057)

Antique Fashion- Victorian Gold Fill Opal Engraved Slide Long Guard Chain. This exquisite chain is crafted from yellow gold fill. The chain has a makers mark GRRO on the dog clip portion of the chain. The chain features 4 opaline glass cabochon gemstones, victorian era styling, and quality craftsmanship. This beautiful chain, consists of a yellow gold slide chain, which features a charming engraved slide, adorned with opals. The pretty slide moves up and down smoothly, and sits where the slides is placed on the chain. The chain has a secure 'dog clip' style clasp, which is in perfect working order. This Victorian era chain necklace is a highly collectible treasure from the past, to be cherished for many years to come. 

Note: This slide chain can be worn with your favourite pendants, and can be worn many different ways. 

History: The history of gold-filled jewellery traces back to early 19th century England, where this technique was patented to create semi-precious and better-quality custom jewellery during the Victorian Era.

As long as gold filled pieces are well cared for, they can last a lifetime. Gold plated pieces, on the other hand, can last up to a year if kept away from water, wear, and heat. It's also worth mentioning that gold filled pieces with lower karat weight (9-14k) may be more durable than pieces with greater gold content. Victorian gold filled jewelry can last for centuries. 

Opaline glass, or paste, was firstly made in Derbyshire, England, and was favoured for daytime fashion. It is a paste, or faux gem, imitating opal made of glass with a pale milky appearance which is caused by the separation of various oxides during the cooling process.

Opaline glass, usually opaque glass or crystal, either white or coloured, and was also made in France between approximately 1810 and 1890.

In the history of the United Kingdom and the British Empire, the Victorian era was the period of Queen Victoria's reign, from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901.

Measurements: Slide Chain 48"      Slide 8.50 mm x 8.50 mm 

Stone Size:  Opal (Opaline Glass) 2.00 mm     

Weight: 15.10 grams 

Condition: Excellent  

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1890