16" AMERIKANER GOLD TONE CHAIN WITH BLUE STONE PENDANT, RHINESTONES

Description 16 INCH CHAIN MARKED AMERIKANER and this chain is attached to the blue stone pendant. SURROUNDED BY SMALLER WHITE RHINESTONES. about 3/4 inches long.. . Go by pictures.. Beautiful piece of jewelry... filed 4 2024 inv. This company was founded in 1869 by Friedrich Speidel in Germany, the brand is renowned for its gold plated jewellery shaped to bold silhouettes. The brand Amerikaner was famous for the double plating of gold that would hold up over time. The word "Amerikaner" is the same as "double" and this was a process of double plating an item which was created during the Austrian Empire period (prior to 1865) and assured a lifetime glow. It was used because pure gold was becoming scarce due to fine metals needed for the war efforts throughout Europe.