Antique Victorian Silver Rope Chain, England c. 1890 victorian gold locket ’ for Marianne Berg

’ for Marianne Berg

1 grams and the fittings test as 9 karat gold

This handsome pendant would be a welcome addition for any collector of Victorian jewelry

Ritchie’s Iona pieces were never about mass production

From blue jeans to ball gowns

Antique Victorian Silver Rope Chain, England c. 1890 victorian gold locket ’ for Marianne BergThere is a certain confidence to a Victorian rope chain like this, quiet, assured, and unmistakably intentional. Each twisted strand catches the light with a soft, liquid gleam, the result of patient handwork and an eye for balance. Worn at the collarbone, it has a sculptural presence that feels complete on its own, yet endlessly adaptable, the kind of piece that would have transitioned easily from day to evening more than a century ago, and still