This very fine quality 5 mm (3/16 in.) wide yellow 14K gold chain necklace was made in Saint Petersburg between 1899 and 1903.
The flat links of the necklace have a 3 dimensional look.
Marked with 56 zolotnik old Russian gold standard, initials ‘ЯЛ’ for St. Petersburg assay master Yakov Liapunov (1899-1903), and maker’s initials ‘АЛ’.
Weight is 19.58 grams.
Length is 63 cm (25 in.)