Exceptional in every way. This late Victorian 18KT Gold Collar necklace is crafted so beautifully with all the requisite details of a very fine piece of jewelry. Very difficult to find these necklaces in 18KT Gold, this beautiful necklace was crafted entirely by hand with intricate engraving on every link. The necklace is entirely bloomed gold giving it a warm and buttery glow that is subtle and very rich. The reverse of the necklace is equally as beautiful without any engraving but simply bloomed gold and can be worn back or front. The necklace has a large bolt ring closure which was common to the period. 58.4 Grams 18KT Gold. 17.75 inches in length. The necklace is 5/8ths of an inch wide Not marked but tested. English in origin. The history of the book chain necklace is an interesting one. A treasured book chain would often be used as a book mark by a woman after reading at night, the chain was removed from her neck and set into a book as its place holder... earning the name book chain necklace.