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Chains - worn round your neck, wrist or otherwise - make a big fashion statement. Here is a selection of the best antique and vintage chains in our current collection...
Discover MoreA good GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). PinchbeckAn early 18th century alloy of copper and zinc (9 parts zinc and 48 parts copper) invented by Christopher Pinchbeck. Another formula consisted of 83 parts copper and 17 parts zinc. It looks like gold, wears well and maintains its colour. chain with the original barrel clasp.
It is not too long so it would look good over a jersey or jacket. It was made circa 1800 and to all intents and purposes looks like gold. Pinchbeck is a form of brass, an alloyA mixture of two or more metals. of copper and zinc, mixed in proportions so that it closely resembles gold in appearance, the idea being that ordinary people in the Georgian period could buy gold ‘effect’ jewellery when gold was only sold in 18cts (which pushed the price way over what people could afford to pay).
Chains - worn round your neck, wrist or otherwise - make a big fashion statement. Here is a selection of the best antique and vintage chains in our current collection...
Discover MoreBuying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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