Gucci 1980 nze Loafer Shoe Pendant Charm In Solid .925 Sterling Silver

Pendant charm designed by Gucci. Beautiful pendant-charm, created in Firenze Italy by the fashion house of Gucci, back in the 1980's. This pendant has been made as a miniature in the shape of the iconic loafers' shoes in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with accents of 18 karats yellow gold. The shoe is extremely well detailed and is embellished in the interior with applications of off-white glass enamel. Fitted on top with an oval movable ring to wear in a chain or a charm's bracelet. Weight: 8.3 Grams, (5.4 Dwt). Measurements: 53 mm by 15 mm (2.01 x 0.59 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the silver and signed, "GUCCI .925 *541FI". Gucci The company was founded in 1921 in the Tuscany region of Italy, in Florence, when Guccio Gucci bought his own shop on 7, Via Della Vigna Nuova in Florence, Azienda Individuale Guccio Gucci, where he sold imported leather luggage. He also opened a small workshop to have his own leather goods made by local craftsmen. Eventually, a larger workshop had to be acquired to house Gucci's 60 artisans. In 1935 the invasion of Ethiopia by Mussolini led the League of Nations to impose a trade embargo on Italy. Leather became scarce, pushing Guccio Gucci to introduce other fabrics in the composition of the products, such as raffia, wicker, wood, linen and, jute. The rombi motif, a Gucci signature, was created. The Gucci's developed a new tanning technique to produce "cuoio grasso", which became