Precious European Niello Chain 15” Tassel Chain this example dates from the

this example dates from the 1870's and is an extremely rare find

25" with bale

diamond-encrusted

the closed-cup backing on this sterling example is worth noting

accentuating any look

Precious European Niello Chain 15” Tassel Chain this example dates from theNiello is the art of ornamenting metal surfaces that is thought to have originated with the Egyptians and spread throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. It is enamel like substance made of alloys of sulfur, copper, silver and lead and used as an inlay on engraved metal. It was and still is a difficult technique to execute so chains such as this one are always sought after! A remarkable Belgian Niello chain of 15", circa 1890. A phenomenal example,