Composition: 12 karat gold-plated metal Condition: very good Dimensions: 60 cm Color: gold Marking: “1/20 12 K GF” Country: USA Period: 1940-1950 Jewelry Style: Retro Market value: 50-100 EUR
This is a classicsnake or cobra typechain, common in 1940s-1950s fashion jewelry. The wave pattern (art deco/retro influence) adds dynamism. The round spring ring clasp is a standard clasp of that era. Gold-filled (GF) jewelry is many times more durable than standard gold-plated jewelry.GF jewelry is made by layering 2 or 3 metals, one of which is gold, at very high temperatures. Gold-filled gilding is performed by layering gold around the base metal, forming several layers of pure gold, carefully and several times enveloping the entire product. In this way, gold-plated jewelry does not change from contact with the skin, does not cause allergies, and is not afraid of water. Gold-filled jewelry is currently considered a high-quality vintage alternative to pure gold.
