Composition: 12 carat gold-plated metal, cultured pearls Condition: very good Dimensions: 2 x 1.3 cm Color: gold, white Marking: “Van Dell 1/20 12K GF*” Country: USA Period: 1940-1955 Jewelry Style: Retro Market price: 60-100 EUR
Van Dell Corporation was founded in 1939 in the USA (Providence, Rhode Island), known for its high-quality gold-filled and semi-precious stone jewelry. Screw-back fastenings are very typicalof earringsfrom 1940 to 1955. Van Dell jewelry of this period was positioned as a luxurious but affordable alternative to real gold. Collectors value Van Dell for its high quality workmanship, classic shapes, and durability.
*1/20 12K GF means that 5% of the total weight is 12 karat gold plated over a base metal (usually brass). GF does not tarnish like gold plating.
