Materials and Features:

·         Fluid Tubogas Gaspipe Engineering: Constructed with a premium interlocking spiraled metal ribbon wrapped continuously over an internal stabilizing spring wire core, delivering a flexible, fluid-draping collar that contours to the neck without kinking or splitting.

·         Sculptural Hollow-Cast Bow Pendant: Features a substantial centered ribbon bow centerpiece permanently secured via internal solder junctions, showcasing a high-shine mirror polished front face and a dense stippled texture pattern cast onto the reverse surface.

·         Tarnish-Free Rhodium Electroplating: Finished with a heavy, professional-grade rhodium electroplated layer over a durable non-magnetic brass substrate, preserving a bright platinum-like brilliance that completely resists surface oxidation or finish loss.

·         Nickel-Barrier Structural Depth: Utilizing a microscopic under-plating layer that yields a subtle, high-end weight profile, giving the massive 110-gram assembly an authentic fine-jewelry feel and long-term luster.

Type: Precision-engineered slide flat tongue and box clasp assembly with an integrated fold-over safety latch arm.

Age/Origin: Circa 1980’s–1990’s / United States Private Label Contract.

Marks: Unsigned (Premium unbranded boutique fashion stock).

Other: This spectacular statement choker necklace is an exceptionally preserved unbranded contemporary revival piece mirroring classic mid-century sculptural lines. Manufactured using a high-density non-magnetic brass core wrapped in a seamless, fluid gaspipe ribbon configuration, this piece completely bypasses lightweight pot metal castings in favor of industrial heavy-gauge jewelry engineering. The presence of the specialized combination of an internal copper spring core paired with an industrial stepped end-collar and a slide tongue safety closure serves as a definitive textbook fingerprint of premium 1980's department store private label contract execution.

Measurements:

·         Weight: 110.0g

·         Wearable Length: Approx. 17.5” total extended end-to-end circumference.

·         Chain Profile: Tubogas gaspipe chain measures exactly 15mm (0.625") wide and 5mm thick.

·         Pendant Scale: Fixed central ribbon bow measures approx. 2.5” wide x 1.625” high.

Condition:

Great vintage condition. The heavy gaspipe choker necklace retains flawless structural flexibility and fluid alignment across the entire interlocking spiral length, showing absolutely no link separation or edge crimping. The bright rhodium plating remains mirror-sharp and highly reflective across both the central bow face and the main collar rails. True to its age, there is minimal, appropriate surface micro-scratching on the smooth high-shine focal curves of the bow pendant consistent with careful archival storage, and the flat slide tongue clasp with its attached safety latch snaps closed with tight mechanical tension.