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Georgian 18K Link Chain with Watch Key

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90-8-15134

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ABOUT THIS NECKLACE

Ok, chances are you don't have a pocket watch to wind. Fortunately, this Georgian watch key, suspended from a bold, decoratively embossed rolo chain, measuring 24 inches, makes a stylish and utterly intriguing necklace. The key, embellished with a lavish and highly dimensional foliate motif, is surely unfamiliar to most people. Think of all the fun you'll have (and how cool you'll seem) when you explain its history while displaying your clever, reimagined use for it. Crafted by hand in warmly burnished 18K gold (watch key winder is base metal), circa early-19th century.

Details

Materials:
18 Karat Yellow Gold
Length:
2 Inch
Width:
5/8 Inch
Height:
1/2 Inch
Chain Length:
24 Inch
Gram Weight:
29.3 Grams
Period:
Georgian

Georgian Jewelry

True antiques, Georgian jewels are the earliest pieces in our collection. Lovely foil-backed stones in mixed-metal settings were made to shine by candlelight over dinner and in the drawing rooms of their genteel wearers. Many pieces were made in memory of loved ones or as “memento mori”—literal reminders of mortality that Georgians saw as sophisticated, rather than morbid. While the delicacy of Georgian era settings has been replaced by more modern methods, the cuts and styles have continued to fascinate jewelry lovers.

Jewelry Care

As with anything of value, especially sentimental value, taking good care of your vintage and antique jewelry from Lang will enhance its beauty and extend its lifespan. We encourage you to have your jewelry checked and cleaned by us or by your trusted local jeweler every six months, to ensure that each piece is in good wearable condition with all gemstones in place. It’s not uncommon for stones to loosen over time, and it’s much easier to tighten a loose stone than to replace a lost one! As stated in our Repair Policy, we strongly recommend that you allow us to perform any repairs, since our jewelers are specialists in restoring vintage and antique jewelry.

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