-Wander France 1960 Mid Century Graduated Alhambra Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold

Graduated alhambra convertible necklace designed by Wander France.

Fabulous graduated necklace, created by the jewelry designer of Wander France during the mid century period, back in the late 1960. This convertible necklace has been build it up with multiples graduated links of alhambra gothics motifs and carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with hammered finish. It is fitted with a double push box lock with a security hinged slash for extra safety. The middle piece is fitted with a round link to attach a big pendant or brooch (see example illustration).

Weight: Total of 125.10 Grams, (80.2 Dwt).

Measurements: Length of 24 Inches (61 Cm). The links are graduated from 15 mm to  26 mm (1.02 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the gold assay mark and signed, "WANDER FRANCE .750"

Robert Wander, was born into a jewelry family who owned salons in New York City and Paris, as well as jewelry concessions in fine department stores though out the American southwest. After serving as president of his family firm for a time, he set out on his own and began producing his own designs under the name of Wander France and later Winc Inc.

Wander is remembered by fellow designers as a pioneer in jewelry creation who sold his work through some of America's finest jewelry galleries and department stores for over 40 years. He was among the first designers to travel to Hong Kong in the mid-1980's to find ways to produce fine jewelry at a very high level of craftsmanship, while making it available to a much broader audience. Along the way he helped found a jewelry production house, DWL, in Hong Kong, which would rise to global renown owing much to Wander’s challenging designs.

Collateral: This necklace is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

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

INVENTORY REF: N100622ROTS/3.018