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Victorian Natural Pearl Longuard Chain, Circa 1870
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
for sale €6,435     $6,985
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Victorian Natural Pearl Longuard Chain, Circa 1870

19th century
Description

An awesome Victorian pearl longuard chain. The trace chain, crafted in a warm, slightly rose coloured 10k yellow gold, is interrupted at five centimetre intervals by thirty-five natural pearls. At five feet and six inches, this is an unusually long example, allowing it be worn in a variety on lengths. Just glorious.

Accompanied by a Pearl Report from Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) stating the pearls are natural, saltwater.

Circa – 1870.

Measurements – The chain is 66 inches (5 feet, 6 inches or 169cm) long.

Weight –21.97 grams

Metal – Tests as 10ct yellow gold.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Victorian Pearl Longuard Chain to the 1870s.

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SA880018
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110310S356
Description
An awesome Victorian pearl longuard chain.
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The trace chain, crafted in a warm, slightly rose coloured 10k yellow gold, is interrupted at five centimetre intervals by thirty-five natural pearls.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

At five feet and six inches, this is an unusually long example, allowing it be worn in a variety on lengths. Just glorious.

fig 1. An antique Victorian yellow gold longuard chain necklace featuring interspersed natural pearls wrapped in multiple strands.
fig 1. Victorian Natural Pearl Longuard Chain, Circa 1870

Accompanied by a Pearl Report from Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) stating the pearls are natural, saltwater.

Circa – 1870.

Measurements – The chain is 66 inches (5 feet, 6 inches or 169cm) long.

Weight –21.97 grams

Metal – Tests as 10ct yellow gold.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Victorian Pearl Longuard Chain to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA880018
Dealers Internal Ref
110310S356
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014

Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.

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Archive I An antique Victorian yellow gold longuard chain necklace featuring interspersed natural pearls wrapped in multiple strands.

Victorian Natural Pearl Longuard Chain, Circa 1870

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Archive III An antique Victorian yellow gold longuard chain necklace featuring interspersed natural pearls wrapped in multiple strands. View III
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Telephone 01992 842 123
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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An antique Victorian yellow gold longuard chain necklace featuring interspersed natural pearls wrapped in multiple strands.
Victorian Natural Pearl Longuard Chain, circa 1870
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An antique Victorian yellow gold longuard chain necklace featuring interspersed natural pearls wrapped in multiple strands.
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A longuard chain, also known as a guard chain or muff chain, is an extended continuous length of chain popular during the 19th century, typically worn looped multiple times around the neck or used to secure pocket watches, lorgnettes, and hand muffs.

Victorian longuard chains were commonly constructed from yellow or rose gold, Pinchbeck, or silver, often featuring interspersed natural saltwater or freshwater pearls, gemstone stations, or decorative wirework links.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-assembled wire links, period-appropriate clasps such as swivel clips or barrel clasps, and natural pearls displaying characteristic variations in shape, size, and lustre rather than modern uniform cultured pearls.

This versatile piece can be layered as a multi-strand necklace, worn long as a single dramatic strand, or displayed decoratively on a velvet jewellery tray or mannequin.

Store the chain flat in a fabric-lined box to prevent knotting, clean gently with a dry soft cloth, and keep natural pearls clear of cosmetics, perfumes, ultrasonic cleaners, and chemical detergents.
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