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2. Jewellery chain - Wikipedia

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   Gold body chain for a slight woman or a girl. Frontal view with an amethyst and four garnets; four other gems are missing (4th or 5th century Romano British, part of the Hoxne hoard) [1] Byzantine body chain found as part of the Asyut Treasure, Egypt c. 600 AD (British Museum) [2] Gold chain from the sixteenth century, Sweden.

3. Figaro chain - Wikipedia

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   The figaro chain [1] is a jewellery chain design consisting of two or three small circular links followed by one elongated oval link. The most notable figaro chains are manufactured in Italy . [ 2 ] They are usually worn by men and are often adorned with pendants such as crosses and medallions .

4. Sterling silver - Wikipedia

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   From about 1840 to 1940 in the United States and Europe, sterling silver cutlery (US: 'flatware') became de rigueur when setting a proper table. There was a marked increase in the number of silver companies that emerged during that period. The height of the silver craze was during the 50-year period from 1870 to 1920.

5. Chain - Wikipedia

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   Jewelry chain, many necklaces and bracelets are made out of small chains of gold and silver; Chain of office, collar or heavy gold chain worn as insignia of office or a mark of fealty in medieval Europe and the United Kingdom; Decorating clothing, some people wear wallets with chains connected to their belts, or pants decorated with chains

6. Silver standards - Wikipedia

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   The Scandinavian silver alloy contains 83% pure silver and 17% copper or other metals. [10] German silver will be marked with a millesimal fineness of 800 or 835 (80% or 83.5% pure silver). Any items simply marked "German silver", "nickel silver" or "Alpaca" have no silver content at all, but are mere alloys of other base metals. [citation needed]

7. Byzantine chain - Wikipedia

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   Close up on the chain maille bracelet Byzantine weave chain mail bracelet in silver-plated copper rings and green aluminium rings. A Byzantine chain is a metal intricate design used in jewelry that incorporates a rope-like texture and organic textural design. The chains are supple and flexible, and drape well. The origin of the name Byzantine ...