FOPE 18K White Yellow Gold Twist Snake Blue Green Cabochons VTG 1989 RARE

Spectacular and RARE FOPE Italy wrap snake heavy bracelet 18K gold. White Gold interior sections of bracelet move within outer Yellow Gold casing. Beautiful Large Blue Cabochons surrounded by smaller Green Cabochons. This bracelet will fit almost any wrist as it expands to form to the wrist. Total length of the bracelet is 16 inches and weighs approximately 94 grams. At gold price of $4002 an ounce, approximate cash gold value is $7,779 I purchased this new in 1989 and once again - this is from my personal jewelry collection. In excellent condition - no noticeable wear Bearing an Italian maker's mark <303 VI>, attributed to F.O.P.E. di Odino & Figli Cazzola S.r.l. in Vicenza, Italy. Further stamped "MOD DEP," signifying "Modèle Déposé" or "Registered Design," alongside "FOPE." Fope: Fope was founded in 1929 by Umberto Cazzola, in Vicenza, Italy and has continued to remain a family business for over 80 years. Now on its fourth generation, Fope still relies heavily on a timeless values such as quality of materials as well as craftsmanship, taking pride in its “Made in Italy” philosophy while striving to create innovative and distinctive jewelry.