Composition: 12 carat gold-plated metal, cultured freshwater pearls Condition: very good Dimensions (length): 17.5 cm Color: gold, white Marking: "A&Z 12K GF*” Country: USA Period: 1935-1950 Jewelry Style: Retro Market value: 50-90 EUR
A&Z Chain Company (A&Z) was founded in 1905 in Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA. One of the oldest jewelry chain manufacturers in the United States, A&Z often produced high-quality 12K and 14K gold-filled jewelry. This is not gold plating, but a higher-quality coating, so this jewelry lasts a long time without losing color. The round spring ring clasp has been popular since the late 1930s.
* Jewelry plated with “Gold filled” (GF) technology is many times more durable than standard gold plated jewelry.GF is a patented and very durable type of metal in the USA. 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.
