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The renowned, and highly regarded, South African silversmith, Joe Calafato, designed and fabricated this amazing choker collar necklace in a. Weighing 40 grams and measuring 15″ end to end (excluding the central pendant section, which measures 1.5″), the width is 28 mm. This extremely beautiful – and extremely rare – piece of statement jewellery was named CANDIDA, and the piece is possibly from the 40’s. It comprises very fine and detailed silverwork, largely depicting African plumage head-dresses, as well as local flora. On the reverse, it is stamped “Sterling Candida”. A true a work of art and a wonderful example of rare statement jewellery which is in stunning vintage condition! The necklace will be gift wrapped and posted in a new gift or postal box. I have many other items listed, if you have the time to browse, but thank you for looking at this one. The item “RARE EXcePTionaL Joe Calafato CANDIDA 925 sterling silver choker collar necklace” is in sale since Friday, November 1, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Fine Jewellery\Fine Necklaces & Pendants\Precious Metal without Stones”. The seller is “gailz3915″ and is located in Southampton. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa rica, Kuwait, Qatar, Uruguay.

• Brand 2: Joe Calafato
• Style 2: Collar
• Country/Region of Manufacture: South Africa
• Style: Choker
• Length (inches): 15
• Length: 15
• Metal Purity: 925 parts per 1000
• Brand: Candida
• Metal: Sterling Silver

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Please remember that due to your computer’s screen settings, in real life the item may not match the colour you see here. My photos are NEVER to scale so please check the actual measurements below. Here I have a vintage sterling silver brooch by Candida. It depicts a springbok leaping over rocks and vegetation. He sits within a slightly concave circular backing with circle textured background. It’s stamped Ster Silv, Candida, S. Africa on the back and it fastens with a rollover clasp. All items are sent UNBOXED, in an organza gift bag. Measures 4.4cm wide. Weighs 11.4 grams. Ery good uncleaned vintage condition. Just has the usual light marks and tarnish which you’d expect on a vintage item. International buyers PLEASE READ. The item “Vintage STERLING SILVER Leaping SPRINGBOK Gazelle Deer BROOCH By Candida, SA” is in sale since Wednesday, April 3, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Vintage Fine Jewellery\1960s”. The seller is “therubyfox” and is located in bognor regis, West Sussex. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: South Africa
• Metal: Silver
• Type: Brooch/ Pin

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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET BY CANDIDA SOUTH AFRICA. ITS 200 MM LONG WHEN OPEN, 35 MM WIDE. WEIGHT IS 110.32 GRAM. A GREAT BRACELET, VERY HEAVY. WELL DESIGNED AND CRAFTED. IN GOOD USED CONDITION. JUST NEEDS A CLEAN / POLISH. Photos not available for this variation. The item “VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BRACELET BY CANDIDA SOUTH AFRICA Z68″ is in sale since Friday, August 3, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Vintage, Antique Jewellery”. The seller is “byvirtu” and is located in MT ELIZA VICTORIA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Featured Refinements: Vintage Bracelet
• Modified Item: No
• Main Colour: Silver
• Jewellery Type: Bracelet
• Metal Purity: 925
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Brand: CANDIDA
• Authenticity: Original
• Era: Vintage

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