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
I saw it. I fell in love with it. I had to have it. With a short text and a phone call to Jill, it became mine. I truly did not think that it would be possible for me to wear this beautiful piece as the original rolo-link chain that the stone hung from was only 16.5 inches in length. I needed at least a 20 inch chain. Undaunted, Jill told me that she would look for a longer chain in the same rolo-link style but with a lobster clasp that I prefer. Not long after I received a video showcasing the longer chain that Jill had found to replace the original shorter one. Jill’s video contained dialogue with close-ups of the chain as she dangled it over and through her fingers. After giving her my enthusiastic approval, I had the pendant on the new longer chain within a day or two, and it was perfect. I wore my beautiful quartz pendant for the first time on Mother’s Day and received several compliments on it. Thank you, Jill, for making my wish come true. ❤️
Absolutely beautiful neck chain..never disappointed in my purchases here..reliable seller..will shop here again
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!
Seller was a great communicator and shipped fast! Thanks so much, it’s beautiful!!!
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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