Victorian Niello Silver Curb-Link Chain rings three rows of old cut

three rows of old cut diamonds surround a natural emerald cabochon

The piece originally had a pearl in the centre

and especially lovely - modelled in 18k gold throughout

and remains in remarkably good condition given it's almost 250 years old

A stylish antique hinged bangle dating to the late Victorian period

Victorian Niello Silver Curb-Link Chain rings three rows of old cutDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 This lovely 1920s niello silver chain is likely of French origin, and features stylish curb links: the pattern is one niello link followed by two smaller silver links. Niello is a black mixture of silver, copper and lead sulphides, which in this case has been is inlayed onto the silver base links. The technique is said to have been invented by the ancient Egyptians, and spread throughout Europe as far back as the late Iron