Italian Gold
Italian Gold posts cover the long Italian tradition of working high-karat gold, especially 18k, into chains, bracelets, charms and crosses. Articles look at the Arezzo and Vicenza jewellery districts that supply most of Europe, the difference between Italian-made hollow rope and Italian-made solid rope chains, the Figaro link, the Byzantine link, the Mariner link and the herringbone, the standard hallmarks for 18k (750), 14k (585) and 9k (375), and the way Italian designers have dominated the secondary market for vintage gold pieces. There are practical notes on weight versus apparent volume.
