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Antique Belle Epoque WWI White Gold Openwork Link Choker Necklace c1910s

$2,100
£1,569.73
€1,831.65
CA$2,948.83
A$2,999.58
CHF 1,712.80
MX$36,281.57
NOK 19,972.18
SEK 20,278.20
DKK 13,692.96

About the Item

Victorian Belle-Epoque and Edwardian styles transitioned to Art-Deco period jewelry with semi-precious materials and machine-age shapes around WWI when this unique 20-link choker necklace was made in only white gold. The curvilinear links fasten with an adjustable two-texture extender chain and spring-ring clasp. While unsigned by the goldsmith, the clasp is stamped "1/20 12k G.F.". Low-carat white gold, which was patented in Germany in 1912, was first used for jewelry since the mid-1910s to circumvent the restrictions on platinum imposed during the first world war, which began July 1914 and ended November 1918.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    40 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 0.75 in (19.05 mm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)Diameter: 4.5 in (114.3 mm)Length: 13.5 in (342.9 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3244218419982

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