Vintage Art Nouveau Style Chunky Gold Tone Collar Necklace 18"

vintage, Gold Tone e, no visible wear Chunky gold-tone link collar necklace, this is a vintage piece from the 1980s. The design features large, polished, interlocking links that have a distinctive teardrop or stylized "horn" shape, which gives it a bold, statement-making appearance.  Key Characteristics Style: The necklace has a modernist, Art Nouveau-inspired or mid-century style, designed to sit high around the neckline as a collar or choker. Material:  gold-tone or gold-plated metal, which means it has a base metal (like brass) covered in a layer of gold for the finish. It is generally considered costume jewelry rather than fine jewelry. Design: The links are substantial in weight and highly polished, designed to catch the light. Maker: unmarked (unsigned), but similar styles were popular among various mid-century jewelry houses like Monet.  This type of bold link necklace is a versatile accessory that can be worn alone as a statement piece or layered with other fine chains.