GUCCI 1990 Firenze Horse-Bit Pendant Necklace In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Horse-Bit necklace designed by Gucci.
This statement necklace was created in Florence Italy by the luxury house of Gucci, back in the 1990's. The pendant-necklace is vintage and was carefully crafted with the iconic horse-bits pattern in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. The twenty-four inches long chain is fitted with a concealed security crab lock for safety. This is a great vintage collector's piece of jewelry, for the Gucci lovers.
Country: Firenze Italy.
Period: Modernist, 1990-2000.
Weight: 53.40 Grams (34.30 Dwt).
Length: 24 Inches (61 Cm).
Measurements: The removable horse-bit pendant itself is 62 mm by 35 mm by 11 mm (2.44 x 1.38 x 0.43 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with Italian marks; the maker's mark, the marks for the assay and warranty of the .925 silver and signed in full as follows, "GUCCI MADE IN ITALY AG .925 *583FI".
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 rhombi 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 horse-bit necklace is accompanied by the designer's presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Gucci horse bit necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no trace of wear to the silver. This necklace was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N062325KSOS/1.583
