Victorian Enamel Paper Clip Chain Necklace with Black Spinel

The pristine enamel on the links of this circa 1880 Victorian 14k paper clip chain really elevate it to the next level. Each bar link is exquisitely detailed with a tiny floret in a field of jet black. a gorgeous contrast to the bright yellow hue of the metal. The ends are finished with the original bolt and clip clasps, as this was likely originally meant as a watch chain, and as it's a shorter length we've created an extender of natural black spinel beads to give it more versatility. 

I'm so tempted to keep it!

Details: The chain alone measures 14 1/4", end to end including the clasps, with a 3.6 mm width. The spinel extender is 4" long, so the necklace is approximately 18 1/4" long when the two are connected. The extender has yellow gold-filled findings, the chain clasps are marked for 14k and the chain is XRF tested to 14k. By itself the chain has a weight of 11.9 grams.

Condition: In excellent antique condition with a light patina but no disfiguring dents or scratches or enamel wear. The clasps are in strong working order.