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Jewelry & Watches:Fine Jewelry:Necklaces & Pendants
BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GRADUATED ROPE CHAIN NECKLACE - 12K GOLD FILLED
This elegant antique graduated rope chain necklace exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of the Victorian era, featuring tightly twisted double-rope links that gracefully increase in size toward the center front for a flattering graduated effect. The rich warm gold tone retains excellent luster throughout, and the large spring ring clasp is stamped 1/20 12K GF, confirming quality gold-filled construction with 1/20th of the total weight in 12 karat gold. The substantial weight and tight, even twist of the links speak to fine American manufacture of the period. A versatile and wearable antique chain that pairs beautifully with a pendant or stands alone as a statement piece. • MATERIALS: 1/20 12 karat gold filled • ERA: Victorian to Edwardian, circa 1880s–1910s • MAKER/MARKS: Stamped "1/20 12K GF" on spring ring clasp; additional maker's initials present • MEASUREMENTS: 16" length (40.6 cm); chain width graduating from approximately 3/16" (0.5 cm) at back to 1/2" (1.3 cm) at center front; total weight 14g • CONDITION: Good antique condition; excellent gold fill retention and strong functioning clasp; please note some minor denting visible on links at center front section as shown in photos
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