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Georgian 18 Karat Handmade Chain with Hand Clasp in Original Fitted Box
$24,500
£18,747.07
€21,456.21
CA$34,600.45
A$37,604.75
CHF 20,152.71
MX$456,588.49
NOK 253,005.06
SEK 234,623.74
DKK 160,251.50
About the Item
Georgian 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Fancy Chain with detailed Hand Clasp in Original Fitted Box.
c.1820
46.7" length
56.6 grams
Why should a clasp merely clasp? Why not make it perform, like a miniature thespian on a golden stage? We love marvels that astound, and here in this exquisite handmade fancy chain, there exists a delight - jewelry that wears jewelry. This charming conceit, a meta-adornment if you will, reaches its zenith in the form of the hand clasp—a miniature masterpiece that serves as both fastener and fascination. A golden hand, crafted with precision, emerges from a meticulously carved ruffled sleeve (a frozen moment of Georgian elegance), bearing upon its finger a serpent ring.
The hand, a symbol of friendship and love in Georgian iconography, and the snake, an ancient symbol of wisdom and eternity, nod to the revival of ancient symbolism that swept through 18th and 19th-century fashion. Together, they offer a glimpse into the playful sophistication of an era.
The rarity of this piece cannot be overstated. Many of its contemporaries fell victim to the crucible, their hand clasps severed and repurposed as pendants. Yet this chain remains intact, a survivor of changing tastes and economic tides.
To wear this solid 18k golden chain is to become a curator of curiosities. Intricate patterns create a texture that decorate the necklace up and down. Its versatility allows it to be worn in myriad ways—triple-looped for drama, doubled for elegance, or left long for simplicity.
Nestled within its original fitted box, this piece is a time capsule, a story that began two centuries ago. So let's raise a glass (or a tiny golden hand) to the anonymous genius who decided that if jewelry must fasten, it might as well embody the spirit of connection and artistry while doing so.
Extremely rare and collectible. A true treasure.
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- Weight:56.6 g
- Dimensions:Length: 46.7 in (1,186.18 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1820
- Condition:museum quality. exquisite.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1661124593102
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