{"product_id":"antique-victorian-book-chain-necklace-with-cross-10k-gold-gold-filled-20-inches","title":"Antique Victorian Book Chain Necklace with Cross – 10K Gold \u0026 Gold-Filled – 20 Inches","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eAn authentic \u003cb\u003eVictorian book chain necklace\u003c\/b\u003e, dating to the late 19th century, featuring solid \u003cb\u003e10K gold front-facing decorative links\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003egold-filled backing and structural elements\u003c\/b\u003e, a construction method commonly used during the Victorian era to achieve visual richness and durability in longer chains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eThe necklace is composed of repeating book-style links with finely detailed surfaces, connected by rounded gold-toned rings that allow the chain to drape fluidly. The front-facing elements test as solid 10K gold, while the reverse and structural backs test as gold-filled, consistent with period manufacturing practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eSuspended from the chain is a beautifully detailed \u003cb\u003eVictorian cross pendant\u003c\/b\u003e, crafted in warm gold tones with dimensional foliate detailing. The cross is stylistically and materially consistent with the chain and appears original to the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eMeasuring \u003cb\u003e20 inches in length\u003c\/b\u003e, this necklace sits beautifully at the collarbone, making it ideal for standalone wear or layering with other antique chains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eA striking and wearable example of Victorian devotional jewelry, offering historical authenticity, rich visual detail, and thoughtful period construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eMetal: Solid 10K gold decorative front-facing links and rings (Tested) Gold-filled backing and structural elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eStyle: Antique Victorian book chain necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eLength: 20”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eWidth: Approx. 10 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eWeight: Approx. 61 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eClasp: Spring Clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eEra: Victorian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk190180783\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eSustainable Elegance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eChoosing antique means embracing \u003cb\u003esustainable luxury\u003c\/b\u003e, preserving history while reducing the need for newly mined materials. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Garamond',serif;\"\u003eN1OKYGOL013026A001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GILDED ROACH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46065004609726,"sku":"N1OKYGOL013026A001","price":3100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1971\/5262\/files\/20260131-PXL_20260201_022004817.jpg?v=1769917474","url":"https:\/\/gildedroach.com\/products\/antique-victorian-book-chain-necklace-with-cross-10k-gold-gold-filled-20-inches","provider":"GILDED ROACH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}