Victoriana - Victorian Gold Filled Opal Heart Slide Chain ( VICN035)

Victoriana - Victorian Gold Filled Opal Heart Slide Chain. This wonderful Victorian slide chain is crafted from yellow gold fill. Featuring one genuine round cabochon opal. Victorian era styling, and quality craftsmanship. The slide on this chain is heart shaped, and star-set with a beautiful glowing opal, which displays flashes of blue, green, and orange in different light intensities. The slide slides smoothly and sits perfectly where it is placed on the chain. The chain is a substantial antique belcher design, which can be worn long or doubled up for a different look. There is a dog-clip at the end of the chain, which can be attached to your favorite pendants or lockets. This Victorian era chain is so versatile, and fashionable. Truly a piece o be enjoyed and cherished for many years to come.

History: Many cultures have credited opal with supernatural origins and powers. Arabic legends say it falls from the heavens in flashes of lightning. The ancient Greeks believed opals gave their owners the gift of prophecy and guarded them from disease. Europeans have long considered the gem a symbol of hope, purity, and truth.

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.

The Victorian slide chain/bracelet was a fashion accessory formerly worn by many women in nineteenth century England. Before the creation of the wrist watch, Victorian women wore their time piece on a neck chain that stayed in place with a decorative station that supported the watch (just under it).

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: Chain 47"    Dog Clip 17.00 mm 

Stone Size: Opal .04 carats   

Weight: 10.70 grams 

Condition: Excellent  

Origin: England 

Date: Circa 1890