A short, thin chain used to prevent loss of a bracelet or necklace by being attached to each terminal as security in case the clasp should come open. Such chains, made of gold links, are usuallyattached to pieces of high value. Occasionally a brooch has a safety chain attached, joined to a small safety pin.
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A short, thin chain used to prevent loss of a bracelet or necklace by being attached to each terminal as security in case the clasp should come open. Such chains, made of gold links, are usuallyattached to pieces of high value. Occasionally a brooch has a safety chain attached, joined to a small safety pin.
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From: An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, autor: Harold Newman, publishers: Thames and Hudson
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