{"product_id":"antique-15ct-gold-regency-chain-turquoise-and-opal-clasp","title":"Antique 15ct Gold Regency Chain, Turquoise and Opal Clasp 20.5inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eExcellent Antique Georgian 15ct Gold Ornate Ribbed Link Belcher Chain with Original  Turquoise \u0026amp; Pearl Clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful handmade antique 15ct gold chain dates from the Regency period (1820 to 1830). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery rare to find one in this condition, it is approaching 200 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a lovely decorative design with ornate interlocking ribbed links that look so chic when worn, the ornate tongue and box clasp is set with six turquoise and features a natural split pearl in the centre.  The clasp is also highly detailed workmanship with a hand-applied rope design and a fleur-de-lis motif around the gemstones.\u003cbr\u003eThe clasp also has a later 9ct safety chain attached. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turquoise and pearl in the clasp sent a secret message to the receiver , the flower “Forget me not”. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a rarity to have survived, under magnification it shows the handcrafting and hand soldering; these miniature works of art need to be studied, and you need to know the manufacturing process to fully appreciate their character. A modern one would be cast, having little `definition` left after the casting process and no character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turquoise are slightly discoloured due to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chain measures 20.5 inches in length. Equivalent to 52.0cm. \u003cbr\u003eChain links measure 4.4mm in width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 20.9g.\u003cbr\u003eA very attractive and decorative example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTests 15ct gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLAYAWAY: We happily offer layaway\/deposits on the majority of our items. Please send us a message if you would like to arrange a layaway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSHIPPING: Postage is complimentary.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAll items are packed in a quality gift box and are sent securely within 1-3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUK customers will receive their orders via Royal Mail Special Delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOverseas customers will receive their orders via Royal Mail Tracked. FedEx for some more valuable items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFeel free to contact us for any further information or discuss this piece; our phone number is 01243 868887 (shop hours, closed Wednesdays and Sundays).\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe ship worldwide every other day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicholas \u0026 Co. Fine Jewellers ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55866135445830,"sku":"M4760","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/6662\/5350\/files\/Copilot_20260523_144137_edited.png?v=1779543951","url":"https:\/\/nicholasandco.co.uk\/products\/antique-15ct-gold-regency-chain-turquoise-and-opal-clasp","provider":"Nicholas \u0026 Co. Fine Jewellers ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}