{"product_id":"a-n-t-i-q-u-e-nuggets-of-truth-and-wisdom-10k-and-19k-high-karat-gold-rush-nugget-link-watch-chain-necklace-17-10-8g","title":"A N T I Q U E \/\/ nuggets of truth and wisdom \/ 10k and 19k high karat gold rush nugget link watch chain necklace \/ 17\", 10.8g","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003enuggets of truth? nuggets of wisdom? nuggets of history? each nugget in this chain feels like it tells a story. it's absolutely a piece of gold rush era history, and has a profound, rich presence that has to be felt to be truly understood. It's hard to know if these nuggets were from Alaska or California, as each were producing this style of watch chain simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ewill you wear it as necklace? wrapped as a bracelet? hang pendants or fobs from the dog clip and clasp? Invest a little more and have diamonds set in the nuggets to create the ultimate, rustic tennis necklace?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethis piece has NOT been polished, so it features time-earned patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethese are smaller, dainty nuggets with 10k rosy gold bails, but there's a rustic hue because for whatever quirky reason the solder used is silver solder, and in some cases the amount of silver solder rivals the surface area of the nugget. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eit's a true investment piece in every sense of the term, not the least of which is the symbolic meanings you assign to each link and the sum of its parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003esolid 10k + 19k + silver solder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eM E A S U R E M E N T S \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003emeasures 17\" long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003enugget links vary in size — for reference the soldered bails at either side of the nugget are 3.3mm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003edog clip is ~20.25mm long including bail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eweighs 10.8g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eC O N D I T I O N \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ein good antique condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethis chain is a true antique \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethe nuggets are not pure 24k, which would be too soft for everyday wear, they acid test at 19k\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eeach nugget is finished with two bails and then connected with a smaller ring — they're all soldered shut, original, and intact, and have a slightly rosy hue. the solder used to join the nugget and bails is a silver solder, which definitely changes the overall tone and hue of the chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethe dog clip is a larger dog clip with a rosy hue that matches the hue of the connector rings throughout the chain. the clasp does swivel with some elbow grease, is marked, and is in great condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethis is an antique item and will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of having been worn and loved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplease carefully review all photos as they are considered an important part of the description of the item’s condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eS H O P  A G R E E M E N T S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplease read the 'shop policies' section to understand this shop's shipping \u0026amp; exchange policies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eS K I N\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eS E N S I T I V I T I E S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplease read the ‘FAQs’ section \u003ci\u003ebefore \u003c\/i\u003epurchasing an item if you have a history of skin sensitivities to metals of any kind, and\/or a history of skin reactions like dermatitis or eczema. Send us a message if you have additional questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rajah Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51228515926319,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/3606\/5583\/files\/IMG_6839_1.jpg?v=1745348150","url":"https:\/\/therajahpress.com\/products\/a-n-t-i-q-u-e-nuggets-of-truth-and-wisdom-10k-and-19k-high-karat-gold-rush-nugget-link-watch-chain-necklace-17-10-8g","provider":"The Rajah Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}