This late Victorian long guard is all about light. Fifty six inches of 9ct gold set with one hundred and four white sapphires that flash cleanly as the chain moves, catching the eye again and again without ever tipping into fussiness. White sapphire is the perfect choice here because it stays neutral, bright and adaptable, working just as easily with denim and knitwear as it does with evening clothes. The stones lift the entire length of the chain, giving it a jewellery presence you simply do not get from plain gold alone. Worn long it has drama. Wrapped twice or three times it gives you instant polish with almost no effort, the kind of piece you throw on and suddenly everything else makes sense. Victorian long guards do survive, but examples of this length with over a hundred stones still present are genuinely scarce, and finding one that feels this current and wearable is rarer again.
Length 56 inches
Gold 9ct 
White sapphires 104
Late Victorian period
Weight 23.3g