italian 18 carat vintage Vintage 1970 collectible 18 carat gold chain with blue enamel

• AR = province of Arezzo, Italy Arezzo is one of the largest gold-manufacturing centers in Italy. What your stamp likely means Your piece appears to read something like: ⭐ [number] AR Meaning: • Made by a registered gold manufacturer • Located in Arezzo, Italy • 750 = 18K gold Many high-quality Italian chains come from Arezzo. The center pendant shows the word “LOVE” in stylized letters with dark blue enamel. This type of design was very popular in the late 1960s–1970s, often called: • LOVE medallion • Enamel love charm • Italian enamel charm necklace The rope edge around the circle is also a very Italian design detail. The LOVE medallion style was influenced by the famous LOVE design by Robert Indiana in the 1960s, which became extremely popular in jewelry in the 70s. The spring ring clasp and tag style are very typical of Italian chain manufacturing.