Franklin Mint - Gold-plated - Necklace
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This Franklin Mint necklace, dating from around the 1980s, has a gold-plated chain and 14 coin-style pendants, measures 56 cm and weighs approximately 220 g.
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An iconic Franklin Mint necklace, designed as a visual interpretation of the power and aesthetic of currency. The composition combines a substantial chain with fourteen pendants inspired by Caribbean coins, featuring portraits, coats of arms, and island symbols.
According to Franklin Mint’s original design, these elements are “genuine coins,” some designed and minted for Caribbean governments, preserved in “uncirculated” condition and then coated with 24-karat gold. The result is a cohesive piece, conceived from the outset as jewelry rather than as a later adaptation.
This necklace is firmly rooted in the aesthetic of the 1980s, when fashion embraced the codes of power and wealth. Its scale, weight, and the movement of its elements create a striking, immediately recognizable visual effect.
Distributed exclusively through the Franklin Mint catalog, this design is now becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Length: 56 cm
Weight: approx. 220 g
14 coin-style pendants
Gold-tone metal, 24-karat gold plating
Circa 1980s
Seller's Story
Chimay Collection House is a cultural and collecting project from Belgium, where art, history, and investment potential come together.
It was founded in Chimay (ʃi-mɛ), a historic principality in Wallonia, Belgium, within an 18th-century home that became a symbol of continuity. Just as stone preserves the passage of time, collections live on, passing from one generation to another.
The project is led by a Belgian-trained antique dealer with over 15 years of experience. At its core lies art history and a philosophy that views collecting both as cultural heritage and as a long-term value.
We have chosen two fields where passion and investment converge:
— Costume Jewelry of the 20th century — collectible pieces, many documented in major reference books and catalogues.
— Collectible Barbie Dolls — iconic editions that reflect fashion, design, and the culture of their time.
Chimay Collection House is not static — it grows and evolves. Its mission is to act as a guide for collectors worldwide, helping them to discover beauty, understand value, and shape the future through collections.
Translated by Google TranslateAn iconic Franklin Mint necklace, designed as a visual interpretation of the power and aesthetic of currency. The composition combines a substantial chain with fourteen pendants inspired by Caribbean coins, featuring portraits, coats of arms, and island symbols.
According to Franklin Mint’s original design, these elements are “genuine coins,” some designed and minted for Caribbean governments, preserved in “uncirculated” condition and then coated with 24-karat gold. The result is a cohesive piece, conceived from the outset as jewelry rather than as a later adaptation.
This necklace is firmly rooted in the aesthetic of the 1980s, when fashion embraced the codes of power and wealth. Its scale, weight, and the movement of its elements create a striking, immediately recognizable visual effect.
Distributed exclusively through the Franklin Mint catalog, this design is now becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Length: 56 cm
Weight: approx. 220 g
14 coin-style pendants
Gold-tone metal, 24-karat gold plating
Circa 1980s
Seller's Story
Chimay Collection House is a cultural and collecting project from Belgium, where art, history, and investment potential come together.
It was founded in Chimay (ʃi-mɛ), a historic principality in Wallonia, Belgium, within an 18th-century home that became a symbol of continuity. Just as stone preserves the passage of time, collections live on, passing from one generation to another.
The project is led by a Belgian-trained antique dealer with over 15 years of experience. At its core lies art history and a philosophy that views collecting both as cultural heritage and as a long-term value.
We have chosen two fields where passion and investment converge:
— Costume Jewelry of the 20th century — collectible pieces, many documented in major reference books and catalogues.
— Collectible Barbie Dolls — iconic editions that reflect fashion, design, and the culture of their time.
Chimay Collection House is not static — it grows and evolves. Its mission is to act as a guide for collectors worldwide, helping them to discover beauty, understand value, and shape the future through collections.
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Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Brand
Franklin Mint
Metal
Gold-plated
Brand jewellery
Yes
Total weight
220 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Country of origin
United States
Length
56 cm
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