"A Vintage Mid Century Italian Tubogas 14k Gold Necklace"
This is a fine example of this Iconic design necklace One of the most imitated jewellery styles, construction and finish in the world, . Tubogas is obtained from Gold's fusion, then moulded in flat shapes 0.18mm thick width and wide 3.4mm. These modules are then stretched through special rolls, and obtain a U shape (now standardized in the 2mm width), and is then passed through a special thermal treatment, achieving its signature elasticity. Tubogas history rolls back to the end of 1.800 in modern history. In the 1920's Van Cleef & Arpel made this piece even more popular, and in the late 1960's it was even further relaunched by Bvlgari,. Circa 1970's and in hardly worn condition. 14 inches (36 cm) Long by 1 inch (2.5 cm) Wide. Weight: 66.1 Grams
Metal: 14k Gold
Weight: 66.1 g
Dimensions: Width: 1 in (25.4 mm)Depth: 0.3 in (7.62 mm)Length: 14 in (355.6 mm)
Place of Origin: Italy
Period: 1970-1979
Date of Manufacture: 1970
Condition: Excellent