Victorian rolled gold chain necklace, featuring a ornate leaf design. The stunning necklace is lustrous in colour, heavy and is a real statement. The leaf design
Rolled gold is a hybrid metal consisting of fine layers of gold that are fused by heat to create one or both sides of a base metal of brass or copper. Usually rolled gold consists of 5% gold. This process was patented in England in 1817; it became popular in the 1920's and 1930's and was used in high quality vintage jewellery.
ERA
Victorian, 1837-1901
MEASUREMENTS
Length - 48.5cm / 19"
Width - 0.8cm / 0.31"
CONDITION
The necklace is in excellent in antique condition.
SKU
1431