18K Yellow Gold Kihei Chain Necklace, 50 cm, 100.1 g, 9.1 mm
18K Yellow Gold Kihei Chain Necklace, 50 cm, 100.1 g, 9.1 mm
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- Prepared and sent from Tokyo within 7–14 days, often sooner, or as arranged
- Arrival
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- Import
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A heavy Japanese kihei chain in 18K yellow gold, 100.1 g and 9.1 mm wide, with a Japan Mint assay hallmark and a freshly polished finish.
The Piece
Kihei is the Japanese name for the flattened curb chain, and in Japan it has a standing of its own. A solid gold kihei is treated as both an ornament and a store of value, so it is sold by weight.
This one is made in 18 karat yellow gold. The links are twisted, pressed flat and faceted, so the chain lies smooth and catches the light.
It measures 50 cm (about 19.7 in) around and is not adjustable. It closes with a folding box clasp and a side safety catch.
The clasp is stamped K18 and 750 for the gold content, and it carries the assay hallmark of the Japan Mint, applied after official testing of the metal. A tester reading of 100.17 g is shown in the photographs.
It has been polished and is in near unused condition.
Reserve this piece: at this value it is invoiced privately, by bank transfer with 3% off or by Wise.
Details
- Style: Kihei (flattened curb) chain
- Metal: 18K yellow gold (750)
- Length: 50 cm (19.7 in), not adjustable
- Width: 9.1 mm
- Weight: 100.1 g total
- Clasp: Folding box clasp with safety catch
- Marks: K18, 750 and Japan Mint assay hallmark
- Finish: Polished and finished
- Terms: Reserve Only, private invoice
- Included: Necklace and a jewellery case
Condition
- Near unused, rated SA.
- Polished and finished, with a clean, bright surface. See the photographs.
Condition grade SA (near unused) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Gold content, marks, weight and clasp are examined and documented in Japan before dispatch. Measurements are taken by hand and may vary slightly.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our published policy.
Length and width are measured by hand, in centimetres, and a chain falls differently on every neck. Lay a chain you already wear along a tape measure and allow a little margin, the quiet safeguard on a final sale. Our necklace length chart shows each length from 40 to 75 cm as it is worn, and for anything it leaves open the curator team replies within one Tokyo business day.
Considered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with Layaway Privilege™.
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