{"product_id":"a-touch-of-class-vintage-sterling-silver-intricate-v-necklace-vn215","title":"Recently Sold (VN215)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDate Night - Vintage Retro Sterling Silver Intricate 'V' Necklace. This gorgeous necklace is crafted from sterling silver hallmarked MEX 925, for 925 sterling silver, and Mexico. The necklace features vintage retro styling, and quality craftsmanship. This beautifully made necklace is comprised of wonderful intricate links of silver, which makeup this elegant piece. The links are made up from bars, and a bead-like border, which unveils wonderful texture and detail. The necklace features a hidden clasp, and a side lock closure for additional security. This vintage retro piece would make a perfect addition to any jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilver was discovered after gold and copper about 4000 bce\u003c\/b\u003e, when it was used in jewelry and as a medium of exchange. The earliest known workings of significant size were those of the pre-Hittites of Cappadocia in eastern Anatolia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-huuid=\"10444231288639727688\"\u003eSterling silver, a blend of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals like copper, has a history spanning centuries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10444231288639726625\"\u003eWhile pure silver has been used since BCE, the concept of sterling silver as a specific alloy emerged in the 12th century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10444231288639729658\"\u003eInitially linked to British currency, the term \"sterling\" referred to a specific weight of silver coins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10444231288639728595\"\u003eIn the 13th century, King Edward I of England standardized silver use, requiring all silver articles to meet the sterling silver standard, ensuring consistent quality and value.\u003cspan data-cid=\"34358bb4-27f1-49ce-abb9-e775861e13d8\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10444231288639728595\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"34358bb4-27f1-49ce-abb9-e775861e13d8\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe Spanish colonization brought advanced mining techniques and greatly increased the extraction of precious metals, transforming the economy of the New World. In the \u003cb\u003emid-1500s\u003c\/b\u003e, the discovery of extensive silver deposits in Zacatecas and Guanajuato led to a mining boom that persisted for centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10444231288639728595\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"34358bb4-27f1-49ce-abb9-e775861e13d8\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eMexican silver is not merely a form of precious metal; it is \u003cb\u003ea testament to centuries-old traditions, exceptional craftsmanship, and a cultural legacy\u003c\/b\u003e proudly reflected in each silver piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10444231288639728595\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"34358bb4-27f1-49ce-abb9-e775861e13d8\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003eMeasurements: Necklace 17\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10444231288639728595\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"34358bb4-27f1-49ce-abb9-e775861e13d8\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003eWeight: 32.00 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10444231288639728595\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"34358bb4-27f1-49ce-abb9-e775861e13d8\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003eCondition: Excellent  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10444231288639728595\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"34358bb4-27f1-49ce-abb9-e775861e13d8\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003eOrigin: Mexico \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10444231288639728595\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"34358bb4-27f1-49ce-abb9-e775861e13d8\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003eDate: Circa 1980 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40867094528058,"sku":"VN215","price":395.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_1586.jpg?v=1746678603","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/a-touch-of-class-vintage-sterling-silver-intricate-v-necklace-vn215","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}