Sterling Movement Necklace

$ 64.80

This beauty features a vintage watch movement (a.k.a. watch inner workings) on a luxurious 2mm sterling silver rolo chain. Available in your choice of 16″ or 18″. These movements would commonly say “17 jewels” or “some number” of jewels on the actual watch face, referring to the rubies. Why would someone waste rubies inside a watch? They are used as bearings for moving parts due to their low friction and good wear characteristics. Low friction equates to increased accuracy in watch movements, so better watches use jewel bearings, even to this day. Due to the nature of antiques, movements will vary, however quality and beauty will not. *Please note that this necklace is one single piece. The photo shows several worn together.