Weighty 20" Foxtail Braid Chain Necklace by Balestra in 18k Gold

Poor Mouchette

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Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, 18k yellow gold, foxtail-link chain, manufactured by the Italian makers, Balestra. This 20" chain is comprised of solid, looping links that overlap in a braid-like manner. This is luxurious, but not ostentatious— it has a perfectly fluid hand, and lays beautifully in wear.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, 18k yellow gold, foxtail-link chain, manufactured by the Italian makers, Balestra. This 20" chain is comprised of solid, looping links that overlap in a braid-like manner. This is luxurious, but not ostentatious— it has a perfectly fluid hand, and lays beautifully in wear.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, 18k yellow gold, foxtail-link chain, manufactured by the Italian makers, Balestra. This 20" chain is comprised of solid, looping links that overlap in a braid-like manner. This is luxurious, but not ostentatious— it has a perfectly fluid hand, and lays beautifully in wear.

A weighty, 18k yellow gold, foxtail-link chain, manufactured by the Italian makers, Balestra. This 20" chain is comprised of solid, looping links that overlap in a braid-like manner. This is luxurious, but not ostentatious— it has a perfectly fluid hand, and lays beautifully in wear. This chain makes an elegant statment, worn on its own, and it is substantial enough to support a large pendant. Closure is a spring ring clasp. This is marked 750 (for purity), Italy, and for the makers Balestra. 

Materials

18k gold

Age

c. 1980 - 1990

Dimensions

Length is approx 20"; width is approx 2.5 mm; weight is approx 14 grams.

Condition

As-new

Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, 18k yellow gold, foxtail-link chain, manufactured by the Italian makers, Balestra. This 20" chain is comprised of solid, looping links that overlap in a braid-like manner. This is luxurious, but not ostentatious— it has a perfectly fluid hand, and lays beautifully in wear.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, 18k yellow gold, foxtail-link chain, manufactured by the Italian makers, Balestra. This 20" chain is comprised of solid, looping links that overlap in a braid-like manner. This is luxurious, but not ostentatious— it has a perfectly fluid hand, and lays beautifully in wear.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, 18k yellow gold, foxtail-link chain, manufactured by the Italian makers, Balestra. This 20" chain is comprised of solid, looping links that overlap in a braid-like manner. This is luxurious, but not ostentatious— it has a perfectly fluid hand, and lays beautifully in wear.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, 18k yellow gold, foxtail-link chain, manufactured by the Italian makers, Balestra. This 20" chain is comprised of solid, looping links that overlap in a braid-like manner. This is luxurious, but not ostentatious— it has a perfectly fluid hand, and lays beautifully in wear.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, 18k yellow gold, foxtail-link chain, manufactured by the Italian makers, Balestra. This 20" chain is comprised of solid, looping links that overlap in a braid-like manner. This is luxurious, but not ostentatious— it has a perfectly fluid hand, and lays beautifully in wear.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, 18k yellow gold, foxtail-link chain, manufactured by the Italian makers, Balestra. This 20" chain is comprised of solid, looping links that overlap in a braid-like manner. This is luxurious, but not ostentatious— it has a perfectly fluid hand, and lays beautifully in wear.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, 18k yellow gold, foxtail-link chain, manufactured by the Italian makers, Balestra. This 20" chain is comprised of solid, looping links that overlap in a braid-like manner. This is luxurious, but not ostentatious— it has a perfectly fluid hand, and lays beautifully in wear.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, 18k yellow gold, foxtail-link chain, manufactured by the Italian makers, Balestra. This 20" chain is comprised of solid, looping links that overlap in a braid-like manner. This is luxurious, but not ostentatious— it has a perfectly fluid hand, and lays beautifully in wear.
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A weighty, 18k yellow gold, foxtail-link chain, manufactured by the Italian makers, Balestra. This 20" chain is comprised of solid, looping links that overlap in a braid-like manner. This is luxurious, but not ostentatious— it has a perfectly fluid hand, and lays beautifully in wear.