925 Necklace Appraisal

Gold-Toned Silver 925 Italian Snake Chain Necklace (Broken)

This item is an 18-inch necklace, identified as a gold-toned snake chain, crafted from Silver 925, and explicitly marked as made in Italy. The necklace exhibits a smooth, flexible, and tightly woven 'snake' link pattern, giving it a sleek, almost fluid appearance. The color is a consistent gold tone, suggesting either gold plating or a gold-colored alloy applied over the sterling silver base. One end of the necklace features a functional spring-ring clasp, which appears to be in good working order. The other end, however, shows significant damage: the chain is clearly broken, with a portion of the inner core or string visible, indicating a break in the integrity of the snake link construction. This visible damage will impact its wearability and value unless repaired. The craftsmanship, evident in the uniform links and overall drape of the unbroken portion, indicates a good quality manufacture typical of Italian jewelry. Despite the break, the remaining length maintains its polished finish and lustrous appearance, though areas of darker discoloration or tarnish might be present on the exposed silver at the break point, which could also suggest wear or age. The '925' hallmark (though not visible in the image, provided in context) confirms its sterling silver composition, a common material for quality fashion and fine jewelry items.