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Book Your Virtual ConsultationThis is an absolutely beautiful heavy gage 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold collar that was made in the 1970s in Italy. It articulates in a chevron design. Each articulatedIn jewellery, an articulated piece is composed of segments with flexible connections. segment has a pearlNatural pearls are an organic gem formed inside live mollusc shells and come in all shapes and sizes. They are formed as the result of a natural irritant within the mollusc's mantle and as a defence, layers of iridescent nacre form over the top of it, creating a pearl. below. There are over one hundred pearls. It has been markedA small hallmark or punchmark either on the inside or outside of the shank which indicates the metal is platinum, gold or silver. If the metal is gold, it could also indicate the carat, e.g. 18 carat gold. on the clasp with an owl or Hibou which means that jewellery in finished condition is brought to be examined by the French assay office and has passed the test for 18ct gold in order to be imported and sold in France. Therefore one can be sure of the gold caratThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera. Also abbreviated as 'c... of a piece of jewellery with this hallmarkSystem of marking precious metals, not required on antique jewellery, but sometimes marks can be found.
. The hibou mark has been used since 1893.
A stunning collar.
18ct gold
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