Antique Victorian Silver Niello Long Guard Chain, 63 Inches, c.1870 Memorial What makes this piece so

What makes this piece so compelling is its presence

More than a piece of jewelry

this 18 karat gold band is fully hallmarked with a crown

functional

she already knew what she was going to bring back from her Grand Tour: Linens from France for her brothers

Antique Victorian Silver Niello Long Guard Chain, 63 Inches, c.1870 Memorial What makes this piece soIt begins, perhaps, with a woman who preferred movement to stillness. She walks quickly, purposefully, her skirts catching just slightly at the ankle as she navigates a city that is expanding by the day, full of invention and possibility. At her throat, and then lower, looping once more, this chain moves with her, alive in a way only a long guard chain can be, catching the light in quiet, rhythmic flashes. It is not merely decorative. It is practical,