Composition: 14k gold-plated metal, imitation sapphire, zircon Condition: very good Dimensions (chain length): 60 cm Dimensions (pendant): 1.2 x 0.4 cm Color: gold, blue Marking: “IPS I/20-12 KT.GF” Country: USA Period: 1950-1970 Market value: 30-60 EUR
A blue faceted stone (probably glass or synthetic sapphire imitation) pendant, above it a small clear stone (zircon). The chain is marked “1/20 12KT GF”, which means “gold-filled” (the gold layer is 1/20 of the total weight, 12 carat gold). “ IPS” stands for “Imperial Pearl Syndicate”. This US company operated from 1940 to 1970.Gold-filled (GF) jewelry is many times more durable than standard gold-plated jewelry.GF jewelry is made by layering 2 or 3 metals at very high temperatures, one of which is gold.
