Antique Edwardian Albert Chain Silver 18ct Gold Gilt Turquoise

Antique Edwardian Albert Chain Silver 18ct Gold Gilt TurquoiseA grand antique Edwardian Albert chain from the early 20th Century made up of chunky silver curb links gilded in a bright 18ct gold to give it a desirable yellow bloom. Albert chains were popularised and named after Prince Albert, Queen Victorias consort in the 19th Century and were traditionally worn by gentlemen to secure a pocket watch to the buttonhole of a waistcoat. Today, they are also worn as stylish necklaces; a custom that was started by the

MARKS: “Silver Gilt – 900” mark

They are said to be a magical stone providing a channel for prophecy and a path to wisdom

It’s highly collectable and would make the perfect addition to a bracelet or necklace chain

4 grams – Collar 33

CONDITION: Good – Some wear on the backs

AMETHYST MEASURES: 21mm width x 29mm height

Measures: 35mm x 30mm down

ITEM NUMBER: 23-683

It’s very pretty and would look wonderful suspended from a gold chain

(Circa 1920 - 1930)

MEASURES: Width 16mm x Height 6mm x Depth 3mm – Band Width 2mm

each beautifully cut with a smooth