Antique sterling silver (tested) filigree bead, triple stranded necklace - gorgeous alternating silver and gold vermeil beads, 76 grams 1990s As it was produced in

As it was produced in the late 1930s or 1940s

is well-made and as soon as you handle it

even though the gold plate does have a very yellowy matt finish

giving slightly different shades in different lights and on different backgrounds

Antique sterling silver (tested) filigree bead, triple stranded necklace - gorgeous alternating silver and gold vermeil beads, 76 grams 1990s As it was produced inFabulous antique unmarked sterling silver and gold vermeil filigree bead three stranded necklace. The material has been tested and is sterling silver but not hallmarked, as was the norm with many of these type of pieces of this age. Half the beads are silver in appearance, and the other half have a thin gold plating, often called 'gold vermeil'. This is a heavy piece, weighing 76 grams overall. The necklace has a mid length, with the shortest strand