GUCCI 1970 Milano Secret Box Ball Pendant In 18Kt Gold With 8.35 Ctw Rubies
A rare secret-box ball pendant designed by Gucci.
This is a very rare vintage secret-box ball pendant created in Milano Italy by the house of Gucci, back in 1970. The box-pendant has been designed as a sculptural jeweled sphere with imprint patterns simulating crocodile skin. It was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and embellished with one-hundred-nineteen earth mined natural Burmese vivid red rubies. The box is fitted with concealed three-barrels hinge, a snap closure and a ring on top to wear in a chain. This box is very versatile and can be used to keep safe any important memento, a surprise or just as a pill box.
Rubies: Mounted in pave settings, with 119 calibrated natural vivid red rubies, with an estimate total weight of about 8.35 carats.
Birthstone: Rubies for the month of July.
Weight: 19.70 grams, (12.65 Dwt).
Measures: 28 mm by 28 mm by 35 mm (1.10 x 1.10 x 1.38 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with Italian marks, the maker's registry mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18 karats gold and signed as follows, "GUCCI .750 18K ITALY".
Gucci
The company was founded in 1921 in the Tuscany region of Italy, in Florence , when Guccio Gucci bought his own shop on 7, Via della Vigna Nuova in Florence, Azienda Individuale Guccio Gucci, where he sold imported leather luggage. He also opened a small workshop to have his own leather goods made by local craftsmen. Eventually, a larger workshop had to be acquired to house Gucci's 60 artisans. In 1935 the invasion of Ethiopia by Mussolini led the League of Nations to impose a trade embargo on Italy. Leather became scarce, pushing Guccio Gucci to introduce other fabrics in the composition of the products, such as raffia, wicker, wood, linen and, jute. The rombi motif, a Gucci signature, was created. The Gucci's developed a new tanning technique to produce "cuoio grasso", which became a Gucci trademark. In 1937, Gucci launched its handbags. Under the direction of Aldo Gucci (son of Guccio), Gucci became a worldwide-known brand, an icon of the Italian Dolce Vita. During the 2010s, Gucci became an iconic 'geek-chic' brand.
Collateral: This Gucci pendant box is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Gucci pendant box is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 119 rubies are secured in the settings. This box-pendant has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P041225TTNM/.4735
