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Vintage Italian 18k Gold wheat link necklace on a textured gray surface PenelopePenelope.com
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Vintage Italian 18k Gold wheat link necklace on a textured gray surface PenelopePenelope.com
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Vintage Italian Square Wheat Link Necklace in 18k Gold - 19.5 inch length
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Vintage Italian Square Wheat Link Necklace in 18k Gold - 19.5 inch length

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Vintage Italian Square Wheat Link Necklace in 18k Gold - 19.5 inch length

Beautiful Italian vintage, 18K gold wheat link (aka foxtail link) necklace. 

This link style is made using individual oblong loops of gold woven one by one into the stack, thus creating a chain of intricate woven v-links or chevrons. This chain making technique has been around for hundreds of years, originating in Italy. 

19.5 inch length, 1.5mm width, and weighing 9.11 grams of solid 18k gold, this wheat link necklace is a rich yellow gold hue. Made by the classic Italian maker, Balestra, in Bassano del Grappa, Italy. 

The way she reflects in the light, you need to make sure to see the video clip below. 

A forever piece that can be worn and layered every day.

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Details

  • Maker Balestra
  • Established 1882
  • Bassano del Grappa, Italy
  • Post 1971 era
  • 19.5 inch length
  • 1.5mm
  • 9.11 grams
  • 18k gold
  • Secure spring clasp
  • Stamps for maker, location, gold purity
  • Very good condition with normal age related wear

Listing is for the wheat link necklace only. Other pieces are for inspiration and may be available separately in my shop.

 

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Please reach out with any questions jill@p-penelope.com

 

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Patricia Honan
Beauty

Im loving my new 14k chain! It is so well made and perfect for everyday. I hope to find another that I can stack it with and will purchase here again!! Thank you so much Jill!

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Etsy customer

Seller was a great communicator and shipped fast! Thanks so much, it’s beautiful!!!

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Rebecca C
Gorgeous selection!

I purchased a vintage chain and now I honestly don’t think I want to get a vintage chain from anywhere else. Great product curation. Will be back

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Kathleen Kenny
18K Gold Citrine Pendant

I actually purchased this lovely citrine pendant not too long ago over the phone speaking directly with Jill, the owner of Penelope Penelope. This is how she and I do business nowadays. As well as this pendant, I have purchased many, many other beautiful vintage pieces from her over the past 2+ years, and plan on continuing to do so in the future as I find her pieces to be uniquely beautiful, well-made, and fairly priced. Every piece that I have gotten from Jill has been "exactly" as pictured in her photos. I appreciate how Jill provides the buyer with visual perspective...necklaces draped over fingertips, bracelets worn on wrists, pendants looped onto chains and worn with blouses or sweaters. Her videos are also very helpful when deciding on a piece as one can see how it moves when touched or when in contact with the skin. If this isn't enough, her written descriptions of the pieces will seal the deal. I appreciate that she includes the weight in grams as well as the exact measurements of each piece. On a few occasions I have asked her to take additional photos or to model a prospective piece for me, and she always obliges. Her customer service is impeccable. Items arrive UPS, some delivered behind locked gates and the more expensive items requiring a signature. I usually receive my items from Jill within 2 to 3 days, and she always includes a brief note in which she expresses her gratitude for my purchase and support. "FIVE-star Plus" is my review rating for Jill and her store Penelope Penelope.

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Kathleen Kenny
Rounded triangle pendant

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.

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.