Bellissima. One of those Italian words that everyone understands, perhaps because it sounds as beautiful as the definition. It is from this selfsame tradition of all-encompassing beauty which this bellissima Italian gold chain arises. Pick it up and the delicate hollow links suddenly break into a chime. Each stamped link is unusually tactile and patterned with checkerboards, flowers and scrolls. It’s also delightfully versatile measuring over 60”; plenty for one, two or even three laps around the neck, depending on the day and outfit. Made in the early 1800s in varying gold purities.

A Georgian era chain made in varying purities of yellow gold, predominantly 12k, made in Italy c.1820-1830. This necklace is in excellent antique condition. It measures 60.0” long.