{"product_id":"vintage-albert-chain-sterling-silver-18ct-gold-gilt","title":"Vintage Albert Chain Sterling Silver 18ct Gold Gilt","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA grand vintage Albert chain from the late 20\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century made up of solid sterling silver curb links gilded in a bright 18ct yellow gold. It’s complete with a classic T-bar, the maker’s initials (H.R.J), and Sheffield import hallmarks at the clasp.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eAlbert chains were popularised and named after Queen Victoria’s consort, Prince Albert in the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century and were traditionally used by gentlemen to secure a pocket watch to the buttonhole of a waistcoat. Today, they are also worn as stylish necklaces; a custom that was started by the wives of soldiers during the first world war who wore the chains as a keepsake in the hope they’d return home safely. \u003c\/span\u003e      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt’s a durable chain with a good weight and can be worn as a traditional Albert or as a stylish necklace.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWEIGHT: 32.5 grams \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMEASURES: Length 18.2 inches x Width 5mm – T-bar Length 39mm x Width 2mm x Drop 12mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMETAL: Sterling Silver\/ 18ct Gold gilt \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAGE: Circa 1970 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMARKS: Sterling stamps, Sheffield import hallmarks, Maker’s initials (H.R.J) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCONDITION: Excellent \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eITEM NUMBER: 22-524 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe provide Free Worldwide Shipping for this item. Interest Free Layaway and Finance Payment Options are also available. Please enquire for more details. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40079158607918,"sku":"22-524","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/products\/Vintage-Albert-Chain-Sterling-Silver-18ct-Gold-Gilt-COVER.jpg?v=1666347748","url":"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/en-us\/products\/vintage-albert-chain-sterling-silver-18ct-gold-gilt","provider":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}