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; as it's a shorter length we've created a black spinel extender to give it a more wearable length.

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 extender is approximately 4" long, so when the two are connected the necklace is a wearable 18 1/4". The findings on the extender are gold-filled. 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.