{"product_id":"18th-century-loop-in-loop-chain-necklace","title":"18th Century Loop-in-Loop Chain Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike old chains? Here's an absolute peach. Most of the antique chains we see date from 1800 onwards, and most (even the early Regency ones) were effectively mass produced. By the time you get to around 1850 they were machine-made from start to finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut this one's different. It's an ancient \"loop-in-loop\" link and it's made by hand, in the same way they were making them for literally thousands of years. The chain itself dates from around 1700-1750, crafted in 22 carat gold, while the clasp and stations are likely later 19th century additions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reason we just don't see these anymore? Most were melted down. 300 years is a LONG time, and a bunch of wars and austerity happened between then and now (looking at you, Napoleon and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostowl.com\/blogs\/articles\/castellanis-revolution-episode-1\"\u003eMussolini\u003c\/a\u003e). Hence why this one is so ridiculously special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Chain, 1700-1750; Regency Era Clasp, circa 1810\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 19.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 34.2 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: None, tested as 22ct gold (clasp in 18ct gold)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great antique condition; light wear consistent with age. Clasp and braids likely later. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53002513023288,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/IGCrop-6220.jpg?v=1789994767","url":"https:\/\/lostowl.com\/products\/18th-century-loop-in-loop-chain-necklace","provider":"Lost Owl Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}