{"product_id":"antique-14k-fancy-link-albert-chain-18","title":"Antique 14k Fancy Link Albert Chain - 18\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails: \u003c\/strong\u003eA coveted antique piece, this wonderful Albert 18\" watch chain is fabricated in 14k gold. Flat open rectangular links alternate with smaller mariner loops form a distinctive chain. A lever clip hangs from the center of the chain, ready to hold any number of personal charms or pendants. It closes in the back with a classic spring ring clasp. The chain has strong graphic presence and would add gorgeous texture when worn with other chains or necklaces, but is an equally perfect piece worn solo.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Victorian Era, Albert chains was named after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband. He popularized wearing these substantial chains to secure his watch across his waist coat in a decorative manner. Today these chains are appreciated for their beauty and scale, and are being re-purposed as necklaces both with and without pendants.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe total weight is 19.8.  The length is 18.5\" from end to end with the lever clip dropping 1\" in length. The width of the is .2\".  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eMost likely European, c. 1900.  Undefinable hallmark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe attached \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metiersf.com\/products\/antique-victorian-14k-round-navy-enamel-bpg-locket-pendant\"\u003elocket\u003c\/a\u003e is sold separately. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estate Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48089869058237,"sku":"210000031774","price":5900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/6922\/files\/20260914_Metier_015.jpg?v=1790037972","url":"https:\/\/www.metiersf.com\/products\/antique-14k-fancy-link-albert-chain-18","provider":"Metier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}