A delicate but very pretty 18ct gold chain, measuring 40cm in length, that was made around 1900-1910. It is in the Art Nouveau style that was popular at that time.}

A good 9ct gold chain that has an unusual link design. It was made circa 1900-1920. Ideal to wear on its own or with a pendant.}

A very pretty platinum and natural pearl chain that can be worn daily as it looks so chic with both casual and formal wear. It was made circa 1910.}

A stunning necklace set with alternate pale blue and white pastes. It was made circa 1920-1935 and is typical for the period when long dresses were worn with sautoirs or chains such as this example.}

A very pretty late Victorian 9ct gold chain with Byzantine links. They incorporate a rope-like texture and give an intriguing textural design. This chain is supple and flexible, draping gracefully about the neck. The origin of the name Byzantine is not known.}

A fabulous thick silver long snake link guard chain. It was made circa 1880. These guard chains were popular during the Victorian era. They were used to hang accessories such as a pair of scissors or keys from. They are also known as "Muff Chains" as sometimes a muff was hung from them so that you could keep your hands warm in cold weather and not lose the muff. They are worn nowadays either full length, doubled or trebled up, or even knotted and look very decorative.}

A very decorative 18ct gold chain that was made circa 1910. The emeralds, rubies and pearls would have been sourced in India as huge amounts of gems were imported at that time from the Far East and made up in England.}

A pretty 15ct gold chain that was made circa 1870. It can be worn single length or doubled up. There are eight beads that have been worked in the Etruscan style with gold thread.  In the mid Victorian period there was a classical revival of Greek and Etruscan styles because many original pieces were being excavated. The famous jeweller Castellani was fascinated by the complicated processes used to create the jewellery and claimed to have found a solution to the technique of granulation that the Etruscans had perfected. Other jewellers revived ancient techniques to create matte and shiny surfaces, depth and relief which were provided by corded wire, filigree and granulation. These beads are in that style.}

An attractive 9ct gold ornate chain that was made circa 1900-1910. It would be ideal worn on its own or with a pendant. Either way it is a versatile piece of jewellery.}

A good strong 15ct gold chain with a dog clip clasp that can be slipped over the head and is a good mid length when worn. The dog clip is a good clasp as you can also clip a charm , watch key, seal or pendant on to it to add extra detail. It was made circa 1890.}

A lovely 9ct gold long guard chain that can be worn very long or round the neck twice or three times. A Prince Of Wales chain consists of a twisting chain made of small circular links, where each single link has no less than four others joining into it. It is a strong chain and was made circa 1900-1915. It is in very good condition.}

An unusual 15ct gold long guard chain that was made circa 1900-1910. It is a Prince of Wales twist design with nine sections set on both sides with turquoise and natural split pearls. It can be worn once, twice or three times around the neck.}

This is a beautiful chain. It is 55 inches long and has 23 long tubular sections enamelled in black with white dots. Interspersed are 24 natural pearls. The chain is two different thicknesses, which is intriguing, but it does not affect the overall look.}

A lovely silver and silver gilt long chain. It has been decorated in the niello style that was popular in the early 1900s in Germany. Niello is a black mixture of copper, silver, and lead sulphides, used as an inlay on engraved or etched metal. It can be used for filling in designs cut from metal. It was a difficult technique to execute, so chains such as this one are always sought after.The detail is very fine and looks smart. It can be worn single, doubled or trebled up.}

A useful chain that has alternate gun metal and gold plated twist links. It was made circa 1914-1920.}

A useful 14ct white gold chain with box links. It can be worn on its own or with a pendant.}

A pretty two colour 9ct gold chain that can be worn daily. You could also attach some charms or small pendants on to it.}

A pretty silver collar with an unusual design using interlinking sections. It was made circa 1900-1910 most likely in Austria.}

An attractive long chain composed of faceted glass beads. It was made circa 1880 when Queen Victoria was in heavy mourning for Prince Albert and set a fashion for black jewellery. This material is sometimes called French jet which is somewhat confusing as it is not jet. However it is shinier than jet and tougher and was a very popular alternative.}

An attractive long chain composed of faceted glass beads. It was made circa 1880 when Queen Victoria was in heavy mourning for Prince Albert and set a fashion for black jewellery. This material is sometimes called French jet which is somewhat confusing as it is not jet. However it is shinier than jet and tougher and was a very popular alternative.}

A good long silver guard chain that was made circa 1880. It has inner links to stop the outer links from wearing. This was a sign of quality and is often found in antique chains, both silver and gold.}

A good looking and useful silver necklace with interlinking links. It can be worn daily.}

A continuous silver "Prince of Wales twist" thick chain. It does not have a clasp. It is the ideal length for wearing over jerseys or a shirt.}

A fantastic chain which is oxidised and polished silver in alternate sections. It was made in Germany around the 1980s. The links are large like a mayoral chain!}

A good looking late Victorian 15ct gold interlinking chain with three oval beads at intervals. The beads have applied gold work which is known as "Etruscan style" as the design was taken from earlier pieces made in Italy in the Etruscan period from the 8th century BC to 2nd century BC. It looks very smart when worn and has two dog clips so that you can adjust the length.}

An unusual Albert (or watch) chain with fine woven hair terminating in to three heart shaped 9ct rose gold sections. The Victorians had quite a morbid passion for braiding human hair, but pieces are keenly collected today as examples from the period. It was made circa 1860.}

A classic 9ct gold Prince of Wales twist chain which can be worn on it's own or with a pendant. It was made circa 1900-1910.}

A wonderful and very long 9ct gold guard chain that can be worn twice or three times around the neck. The links are interlocked safety pin style interspersed with round links. It was made circa 1890-1900.}

A good Russian 14ct gold long guard with pretty decorative knot links. It was made circa 1880-1900 and is in lovely condition.}

A well made early Victorian 9ct gold chain with lantern and plain faceted link design. It looks good worn long or round the neck twice. This type of chain was made in Birmingham in the mid 1800s.}

A good plique-à-jour silver chain that was made circa 1900-1910. It has six evenly spaced Plique-à-jour panels. Plique-à-jour literally means in French "letting in daylight". It is a vitreous enamelling technique where the enamel is applied in cells, similar to cloisonné, but with no backing in the final product, so light can shine through the transparent or translucent enamel. It is in effect a miniature version of stained-glass and is considered very challenging technically. The technique is similar to that of cloisonné, but using a temporary backing that after firing is dissolved by acid or rubbed away. In the Art Nouveau period this technique was very popular and pieces in good condition such as this chain are hard to find.}

This really long silver chain interspersed with graded rock crystal beads. It was made in the Art Deco period in France and can be worn single, double, treble, and quadruple, depending on your mood.}

A pretty two colour 9ct gold chain that was originally used as a watch chain and worn across the chest. Nowadays you can wear this as a neck chain, or wound around the wrist twice as a bracelet.}

A good early 19th century guard chain that was made circa 1820-1840. The dog clip has a secure screw mechanism. The chain is very detailed with hand made links and pierced lantern shaped sections. It can be worn single, double or treble around the neck so is very versatile!}

A really good quality and heavy long guard chain that was made circa 1900-1910. It can be worn long or doubled up. The dog clip can be used to hang something from. The prince of Wales twist design is a strong and very smart look.}

A pretty 15ct gold and opal chain. The spacers between the opals are faceted rock crystal. It was made circa 1900-1910 when opals were in fashion. It looks really lovely when worn.}

A good 18ct gold chain interspersed with pearls. It is very decorative as the links are unusual. It was made circa 1910-1920 in France.}

For all horse lovers out there! A great silver and niello chain with a horseshoe pendant attached. It was made between 1910-1920. Niello is a black mixture of copper silver and lead sulphides used as an inlay on engraved or etched metal. It is a complicated process and the end result is lovely. It is in good condition and has a small gold applied sections throughout.}

A good long silver and niello guard chain made circa 1910. It looks fabulous on the neck wound round twice.}

A good 9ct gold Victorian guard chain which has smart rectangular sections at intervals. It can be worn double or treble around the neck.}

An interesting Victorian 9ct gold guard with decorative links which are  a bit different from the normal chain link.}

A really good, heavy Georgian pinchbeck chain with zig zag engraved links and a turquoise glass set barrel clasp. It was made circa 1800 and is in lovely condition.}

A very good looking long Pinchbeck chain which was made circa 1830. It has unusual interlinking patterned sections and looks stunning when worn.}

An impressive chain which can go around the neck twice or be worn long. It was made in the late Victorian period circa 1890. Vulcanite is a hard, readily cut and polished rubber, obtained by vulcanizing rubber with a large amount of sulphur. It became widely used in the later Victorian period in the manufacture of mourning jewellery.}

A good Albert which sits well around the neck. These chains were originally worn across the chest with watch and fobs attached. It was made circa 1910 and is most likely of German origin.}

A superb example of a late Georgian guard chain which has a clasp which is set with turquoise. It has most unusual links and is a rare example of a good early chain.}

A wearable silver chain which is termed an Albert as it was originally worn across the chest with a watch and seals attached by men. Nowadays these chains are worn around the neck by both men and women.}

A Prince of Wales twist chain which was made in the Regency period, circa 1820. Pinchbeck is an alloy of zinc, copper and tin and does not tarnish over time unlike brass. It is a neat and smart look when worn.}

An unusual silver chain with a tassle which was originally worn across the chest on a man and called an Albert chain. The dog clip would have held a seal or a watch or both. Nowadays these chains can be worn around the neck and are very decorative. This example is particularly pretty with the enamelled flower plaques.}

A very attractive Arts and Crafts silver long chain which is set with Baltic amber. It is hand-made and was made circa 1910. It is typical of the Arts and Crafts design of the period and looks wonderful when worn.}