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Age Of Elegance - Vintage Gold Plated Long Chain. This wonderful chain is crafted from gold plate over base metal. Featuring a Georgian Revival design, lovely detail, and quality workmanship. This chain can be worn long or it can be doubled up for a layered look. It is comprised of a fancy foxtail linked chain design with fluted cylinders throughout the chain. The chain features a secure spring ring clasp in perfect working order. This Vintage chain is so versatile and displays such elegance, a perfect piece for any collection.
History: Chains date at least back to 2500 BC, and we can give credit to the Ancient Egyptians for threading links of gold and silver together – much like we thank them for hammering out sheets of gold and rolling it into early wire. ... By 300 BC, the elite upper-class was wearing chains that contained gemstones in the links.
These Vintage chains have much more gold content that contemporary jewellery. Therefore the gold plating is much thicker , and better quality.
Measurements: Length 58"
Weight: 43.50 grams
Condition: Excellent
Origin: Canada
Date: Circa 1960