Composition: 12 karat gold-plated metal Condition: very good Dimensions (chain length): 60 cm Dimensions (pendant): 3.5 x 2.7 cm Color: gold Marking (pendant): “BAB 1/20-12 KT. GF.*” Country: USA Period: 1940-1960 Jewelry Style: Retro Market value: 40-70 EUR
"BA Ballou & Co.” – a prestigious American company, founded in 1876 in Rhode Island, famous for its high-quality “gold-filled” jewelry. The pendant is round, minimalist, with a lower axis. The chain is of antique weave, typical of the 1940–1960 period. The clasp is spring-loaded, without additional markings – typical of the mid-century period, it is authentic and antique. * 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.
