Antique 18K Solid Gold Belle Epoque French Fancy Long Guard Chain with Oversized Bolt Ring vintage_emerald_ring The locket has micro-scratches and

The locket has micro-scratches and signs of age and use but closes securely and remains in excellent condition

The intricate art of garnet cutting and setting has been passed down through generations

The ring has micro-scratches to the gold

making an impressive and versatile stackable piece

We love the over-sized

Antique 18K Solid Gold Belle Epoque French Fancy Long Guard Chain with Oversized Bolt Ring vintage_emerald_ring The locket has micro-scratches andThe 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