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A gorgeous turquoise and gold necklace from the mid to late 20th century! Crafted in 14ct yellow gold this wonderful vintage necklace features fourteen natural nugget turquoise bead stations combined with gold bar links. The turquoise beads display stunning shades of blue and green, each are speckled with darker veining indicative of earth mined material. The marbled and free-form appearance adding to their character. Dividing the turquoise beads are two sleek gold bars and little connector rings, giving a limber feel whilst wearing. The chain fastens with an 18ct gold bolt-ring clasp. The necklace itself tests 14ct yellow gold and is stamped '585' to one of the end bar links - the stamp '585' denoting 14ct gold.
The necklace can slip on and off overhead, measuring 27" (69cm) in total length. The necklace also has the option to be worn as a multi wrap bracelet, measuring around 17cm long on the wrist.
Video of the necklace can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OZ3wtBXTE
A versatile piece of fine jewellery. The elegant design would delight any turquoise lover!
| Mid to late 20th century, c1970 | |
| 14ct yellow gold and 18ct gold clasp | |
| Natural Turquoise beads in free-from shape, blue to greenish blue shades, natural veining visible, measuring approx 8.00mm - 9.00mm wide x 10mm- 12mm long | |
| "585" stamped to bar-link and "750" stamped to clasp | |
| 26.64 grams (total) | |
| 27" (69cm) long | |
| The vintage necklace presents in excellent condition. Besides normal surface wear the gold necklace itself in excellent order with connector rings firmly closed, and no damage to bar-links. Turquoise also present in fabulous condition with no damage to any of the beads. Clasp works well retaining a firm spring. A wonderful vintage necklace! |
