{"product_id":"substantial-golden-vintage-retro-gold-plated-heavy-curb-chain-vn256","title":"Substantial \u0026 Golden - Vintage Retro Gold Plated Heavy Curb Chain Necklace (VN256)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSubstantial \u0026amp; Golden - Vintage Retro Gold Plated Heavy Curb Chain necklace. This retro era chain is crafted from gold plate. The chain features vintage retro era styling, and quality craftsmanship. This chain is comprised of wonderful solid open-links, which form a substantial curb chain. The necklace features a lobster-claw secure clasp, in perfect working order. However the chain can be slipped on and off over the head for easy wear. The chain has a high gold polish, and looks wonderful when worn. The vintage chain would make an excellent accessory for a lady or a gentleman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComments: Beautiful substantial chain, which can be worn as a couture piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli\u003c\/b\u003e who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver. Since then, it has become commonplace in the jewelry world, with many base metals covered in gold, silver, or rhodium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe curb chain, characterized by its flat, interlocking links, originated  from equestrian equipment -specifically the metal strap under the horse's chin-before evolving into a timeless jewelry staple. Popularized in the 19th-century Victorian era, these chains symbolized status and strength, bridging the gap between functional equestrian gear and fashionable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Chain 29\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 121.70 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: America \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1970 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41275747336250,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_5981_077b5e40-e39a-4bdf-a4cd-925872114677.jpg?v=1772771546","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/substantial-golden-vintage-retro-gold-plated-heavy-curb-chain-vn256","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}