Composition: 12 carat gold-plated metal, pearls Condition: very good Dimensions (length): 19.5 cm Color: gold, white Marking: "Winard I/20 12 K GF”* Country: USA Period: 1940-1950 Jewelry Style: Retro Market value: 45-85 EUR
The Winard Jewelry Company was active from the 1940s to the 1960s in the United States. The company specialized in the production of high-quality gold-filled jewelry, often using real or cultured pearls, and delicate, elegant designs with a classic aesthetic. The sturdy chain and “shell”-shaped details are characteristic of the 1950s-1960s. style. The clasp is a typical solution of the period.
* 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.
