GUCCI 1960-1970 Milano Vintage Balls Necklace In Sterling And 18Kt Yellow Gold

Graduated spheres necklace designed by Gucci.

This is a very rare statement necklace created in Milano Italy by the luxury house of Gucci, back in the middle of the 1960's. The necklace is vintage and have a fully extended length of nineteen inches. It was carefully crafted with multiples graduated spheres made up in .925/.999 sterling silver and with accents in 18 karats yellow gold, all with high polished finish. Fitted with a concealed security lock and a hinged slash for extra safety. This is a truly vintage collector's piece of jewelry, for the Gucci lovers.

Weight: 125.95 Grams (80.75 Dwt).

Length: 19 Inches (48.26 Cm).

Measurements: The spheres are graduated as 19 mm, 15 mm and 9 mm (1.02 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with Italian marks; the maker's mark, the marks for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and the .925 silver and signed in full as follows, "GUCCI ITALY  18KT .925".

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 necklace is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this Gucci necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no trace of wear to the gold or the silver. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: N122224CENH/3.734