leave it to the Italians to offer us a big visual story in precious metals, but without breaking the bank. does this necklace look like a $3000 necklace? yes! Is it a fraction of the price? also yes. It's crafted in sterling silver with hollow links so that this isn't a heavy necklace, and the links are finished with yellow gold plating and white rhodium plating.
is it vintage? maybe not yet. And, it's definitely pre-loved, and has a great lobster clasp, so if you want to wear the clasp in the front and leverage it as a pendant holder that's a styling possibility.
solid sterling silver + gold plating — gold plating is a metallic lesson in non-attachment. it will fade and reveal the silver beneath. and, yes, areas you touch more — like the clasps, or the part of the chain that rests at the back of your neck — will fade faster. you choose: have it re-plated by a jeweler as necessary, or let it fade.
sterling silver + gold and rhodium plating
M E A S U R E M E N T S
16.75" long when clasped, but might feel shorter because of the style of the links
X links are 5.35mm wide
weighs 16.8g (hollow links)
C O N D I T I O N
in good estate condition
-the gold plating does have a bit of wear, including some areas on the back of the links where there's a bit more wear from friction and contact with skin oils and salts
-modest uneven patina. we've tried to remove the patina with a liquid cleaner, since gold plated items don't like to be polished by hand, but the patina is pretty stubborn and is offering a bright, brassy hue
-links are hollow and may have micro dings, but are free from major dents and crushed areas
-clasp works easily
this is a estate item and will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of having been worn and loved
please carefully review all photos as they are considered an important part of the description of the item’s condition
S H O P A G R E E M E N T S
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S K I N S E N S I T I V I T I E S
please read the ‘FAQs’ section before purchasing an item if you have a history of skin sensitivities to metals of any kind, and/or a history of skin reactions like dermatitis or eczema. Send us a message if you have additional questions.
