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Vintage/ Vintique Fancy Link Single Swivel Albert Clasp Chain, Sterling Silver, 52cm or 20.5 inches, 30.0g
Vintage/ Vintique Fancy Link Single Swivel Albert Clasp Chain, Sterling Silver, 52cm or 20.5 inches, 30.0g
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The most sought after things when it comes to watch chains are: great links, fabulously wearable lengths, and swivel clasps. And boy oh boy does this one deliver! The long twisted links are a link pattern that have been used since the Victorian times - and you can see why - the coil down the centre and the twisted long link around is elegant and allows for such great patina build up (which this has in spades).
Now is this chain that old? Well, truth be told - we don't know. The clasp is vintage American made (the STERLING hallmark) and silver in America was often unmarked - so it could be old. But the jump ring on the end has a more modern (925) mark. So as to whether this is vintage or Vintique - we just don't know. For those of you wondering on our terminology - vintage is at least 20 years old, antique is at least 100 years old, so we do sometimes use "vintique" for those pieces we feel are older but not necessarily antique.
Particulars:
Length - 52cm or 20.5 inches
Weight 30.0g
Width links 22 x 4.9mm on 6.5mm soldered jump rings 22.5mm swivel Albert Clasp
Hallmarks "STERLING" on the clasp, "(925)" on the end jump ring
Condition - heavy patina build up on the links, solder marks from construction, links in fabulously good condition for age, clasp works well.
Care - As a general rule - jewellery should not be worn for strenuous tasks that may put pressure, chemicals and weight on them (think cleaning, gym, swimming/spa, carrying things). Jewellery should be inspected checked every six months by a jeweller to check for wear.
Please be aware that this item is pre-loved and therefore is NOT new. Please see the pictures and description to ensure you are happy with it before you buy. Stones may have tiny marks, chips or flea bites, metal will have marks of wear like surface scratches; but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items or props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate.
All items are available on lay-by - please get in touch to discuss options.
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Sizing
What do we mean when we say a ring is "sizeable"? Well, most standard rings can be made bigger or smaller by up to three letter sizes. If we say the item is "moderately sizeable", this usually means about 1 size, and if we say it is "not sizeable" or that "sizing is not recommended" it will be due to the construction - it could be age related, pattern related, have enamel etc.
We can happily help with sizing of rings, so please do get it touch if we can give you a quote.
Current prices are: $40 for sizing down, $40 for rhodium plating (all white gold rings), and sizing up starts at $50 - and depends on the carat of gold, width of band and number of sizes. These are subject to change at any time and remain linked to the volatile changes in precious metals.
Time frames - sizing is usually complete within 3 weeks.
Lay-by
As well as Afterpay and Paypal Pay-in-4 which are available at checkout, we also do traditional lay-by.
So, if you love this piece but can't afford it right now - please get in touch.
To secure your item, we require a 20% non-refundable deposit. Items will not be removed from the website until this is paid.
Following this, you will need to make further monthly payments of 20% until the full balance is complete, a time frame of 5 months in total.
Invoices will be issued at the start of each month and we ask they are paid before the start of the following month.
We issue all invoices through the website, and it accepts all cards, Shop Pal, Paypal and Afterpay as payment.
Valuations
Some of our items come with valuations we either got with the piece, or that we have had done by an independent gemologist. We do not get valuations done on all pieces as we like to keep things as affordable as possible. However, we use a number of instruments to help us determine stones and list these details in the description of each piece.
Shipping
We ship for free to the Australia and New Zealand.
Australian shipping is express post and fully insured.
International items under $500 are shipped standard airmail and items over $500 express airmail.
All items are sent trackable, fully insured and requiring a signature on delivery.
Any items leaving Australia will have a signed customs declaration stating what is in the box.
Any duties, taxes or import fees for international items are not the responsibility of Vintage Jewellery Hoarders.