18k gold pea link necklace by Balestra - Vintage Italian - 23.75 inch length
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18k gold pea link necklace by Balestra - Vintage Italian - 23.75 inch length
I'm excited about this longer length pea link chain I have for you today!
Beautifully made in solid 18K gold by the classic Italian maker, Balestra. The word Balestra translates to crossbow, like their logo. I just noticed that balestra is also a term used in fencing which describes a jump toward the opponent followed immediately by a lunge. I imagine that move is springy and precise, similar to a crossbow release.
This chain is made with precision but it is long and languid and femme.
Luxurious vintage necklace measures an excellent 23.75 inch length (60 cm), 3mm width, and 16.2 grams weight. She is made from solid 18k yellow gold.
The link type is called a pea link, made of rounded circular links that interlock at 90 degree angles creating a chain with a round profile that rolls nicely in hand and across your garments.
Necklace has a well working and spring clasp. Excellent vintage condition with normal age related wear.
This chain is refined yet not ostentatious, comfortable on your skin and easy to wear.
Details
- Maker Balestra
- Established 1882
- Bassano del Grappa, Italy
- 16.2g
- 18k solid gold (not plated or fill)
- 23.75 inch (60 cm) length
- 3mm width
- Hallmarked for maker, gold purity, triple crown for Sweden
- Well working secure spring clasp
- Excellent vintage condition with normal age related wear
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Customer Reviews
The pendant may have come earlier, but I retrieved it yesterday evening …. and I L O V E it! Here you can see it on the rounded box chain which complements the rounded triangle of the pendant. How wonderful is that! It’s like “They were meant to go together.” Because they are both 18 K gold, the color-match is perfect. Once again, Jill, we hit the bull’s eye dead center. What more can I say but, once again, “Thank you.” You’re absolutely the best.
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Interior key ring
Each Wedge Bag is made with an interior key ring that is perfect to clip your keys so that you never lose them again.
Also works great with one of my leather leashes to connect a zipper pouch or anything else you like to keep at hand.