Signed 18 Karat Gold and Lapis Beaded Rope Length Necklace by Filippini Fratteli

A fine Italian 18 karat gold and Lapis Lazuli beaded rope length necklace. Made by Filippini Fratteli. With cylinder shaped lapis beads capped with small gold florets that are interspersed between sections of flat oval cable chain triplets. Simply a wonderful rope length necklace! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches, and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Condition Details: There is some minor fritting and flakes at the end of the lapis beads. Fineness: Marked 750 for 18k gold fineness. Marks: 20 VR, 750, and ff for Filippini Fratelli of Verona, Italy Measurements: Length: ca. 890 mm (ca. 35 in.) Width: ca. 7 mm Depth: ca. 7 mm Gemstone Measurements: 14 Lapis Beads: ca. 16 mm long x 7 mm diameter Total weight: ca. 31 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.