Composition: 12 karat gold-plated metal Condition: very good Dimensions: 45 cm Color: gold Marking: "1/20 12K" Country: USA Period: 1940-1960 Market value: 30-60 EUR
The leaf and vine motifis a typical Black Hills Gold style.This styleoriginated in South Dakota in the 19th century, but became most popularin the mid-20th century.The label “1/20 12K” means that the chain is gold-filled. 1/20 means that 5% of the total weight is real 12K gold, coating the metal base on the outside. This is a much more durable coating method than “gold plated”.
