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GUBELIN 1970 Grand Canyon Fractured Pendant In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

$6,760
$8,45020% Off
£5,156.06
£6,445.0720% Off
€5,871.50
€7,339.3820% Off
CA$9,499.86
CA$11,874.8320% Off
A$10,360.93
A$12,951.1720% Off
CHF 5,488.52
CHF 6,860.6620% Off
MX$124,212.89
MX$155,266.1120% Off
NOK 69,899.40
NOK 87,374.2520% Off
SEK 63,917.81
SEK 79,897.2720% Off
DKK 43,865.88
DKK 54,832.3520% Off

About the Item

Modernist Grand Canyon pendant designed by Gubelin. Fabulous movable pendant, created during the modernism period back in the 1970. This sculptural pendant was crafted in Zurich Switzerland by the jewelry house of Gubelin in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished and textured finishes. The fractured design and the patterns were inspired by the Grand Canyon in Colorado recreated by the sinuous fracture in the center. The rare pendant is fitted at the reverse with a ring to wear in a chain or collar. Weight: 37.95 grams (24.45 Dwt). Measurements: 42 mm by 80 mm by 10 mm (1.64 x 3.15 x 0.40 Inches). Hallmarks: It is stamped with the maker's mark, the Swiss mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "GUBELIN .750". Gubelin The company was founded in 1854 when Mauritz Breitschmid opened a watchmaker's shop on the Pfistergasse in Lucerne. a few years later, in 1861, Eduard Jakob Gübelin was born in eastern Switzerland. he subsequently moved to Lucerne and was apprenticed to the watchmaker Mauritz Breitschmid. The year 1886 marked a special occasion in the young watchmaker's life as Eduard Jakob Gübelin married bertha Sophia Breitschmid, the daughter of his old master. In the same year, the two men became business partners, managing the growing company together. In the 1920s Gübelin opened its own jewelry atelier and at the same time set up a small gemological laboratory so that it could test – and be sure of the authenticity – of the stones its jewelers used. It also continued making and repairing fine watches for a discerning clientele, developing a reputation that soon reached throughout Europe and overseas. Since 1854, the house of Gübelin has always been in the hands of the family and led by a family member throughout time the Gübelin family carefully nurtured its traditions. It kept the company’s core values alive and passed them on to the next generation which contributed to the success and growth of the Swiss house. Collateral: This pendant is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box. Condition: The overall condition of this pendant is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity. INVENTORY REF: P010224AECR/.9122
  • Creator:
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    37.95 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.64 in (41.66 mm)Depth: 0.41 in (10.42 mm)Length: 3.15 in (80.01 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this pendant is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: P010224AECR/.91221stDibs: LU2690223533122

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