Victorian Diamond GOT MIT DIR Curb-Link Necklace mid-century and so it became both

and so it became both fashionable and patriotic to wear such pieces

Dance (Terpsichore)

brooch fittings have likely been replaced - some solder at the join

it dates from circa 1870

This lovely 1920s niello silver chain is likely of French origin

Victorian Diamond GOT MIT DIR Curb-Link Necklace mid-century and so it became bothDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An excellent antique curb link necklace featuring the diamond set words GOT MIT DIR, German for God Be With You! It was made in England in the latter half of the 19th Century, circa 1880, modelled in 9 karat gold throughout. STONES Rose cut diamonds MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 14 inches Height of letters: 9. 3mm Curb links: 9. 0 x 7. 3mm WEIGHT 20. 2g MARKS Stamped 9ct gold CONDITION Very good