Tubogas Collar

Tubogas CollarA tubogas chain! A. what?! Tubogas (gas pipe in Italian) is the name for a style of chain that is formed from two interlocking metal strips that are twisted and wrapped tightly together. This forms a flexible and hollow tubular chain that requires no soldering. The tubogas was popular during the late 1930s and 1940s, when the scarcity of materials due to World War II was cause for this ingenious invention. This piece was made by the Binder Bros., an

2 strong little latches opposite the hinge make sure whatever you choose to put inside is secure

Upon further research I learned that this combo of a dove and a rainbow might belong to a more traditional

One end of the setting is a little pinched at the very the tip of the ring

Approximately 2 inches long

The longer pearl was originally a pendant

shadowy contrast around the bright blue stone

gotten a little less traditional

A dainty 14K yellow gold chain studded with pretty white cultured pearls

which means that at minimum 1/20 of the weight of the piece is 10K gold

Ok these are pretty special - vintage silver and turquoise drop earrings with the coolest shape

the symbol of France from 1775

I'll be your mirror (reflect what you are)