Antique Albertina Chain Necklace

Antique Albertina Chain NecklaceThis hefty, textural and interesting necklace was once two different pocket watch chains. One side of the necklace features a very decorative chain with 4 silver balls, a mix of wheat & rope style chains and the fantastically carved decorative fob. This is called an "Albertina" chain. Albertina chains were worn mostly by women in the Victorian era, and were used to hold their pocket watches or worn decoratively as bracelets. The Albertina name is in

With its flat top and narrow width

they measure about 4mm each

- but what sets this ring apart are the 2 tiny pink tourmalines flush set into the shoulders of the band

Pendant measures approximately 1 inch long

Connemara marble is a rare

Upon further research I learned that this combo of a dove and a rainbow might belong to a more traditional

Size 5¼ - could be sized up or down by your local jeweler

A dainty 14K yellow gold chain studded with pretty white cultured pearls

but it has a nice sparkle to it

or on its own

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Total weight with the earring backs is 2