Victorian 18k Gold Ball Link Long Guard Chain opal this one opens with five

this one opens with five segments that create a pentagram/star formation when opened

The Etruscan Revivalist movement began in the mid 19th Century

with trifling exceptions

4ct principal stone (likely Burma origin) and modelled in 18k gold

worked in 9 karat gold throughout

Victorian 18k Gold Ball Link Long Guard Chain opal this one opens with fiveDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A fine antique guard chain with fancy ball links and unusually modelled in 18 karat gold. It's long, at 72 inches, and very substantial at 45. 4 grams. It dates from the latter half of the 19th Century, and remains complete with the original swivel fastener. MEASUREMENTS Length: 72 inches Width of links: 3. 0mm WEIGHT 45. 4g MARKS No marks present, tests as 18k gold CONDITION Very good