1920s Antique R & G Co Belais Guilloche 14k White Gold Front Sterling Compact

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This is a Gorgeous! 1920s Antique Signed R & G Co Belais Guilloche Sterling Compact with a 14k White Gold … Read more This is a Gorgeous! 1920s Antique Signed R & G Co Belais Guilloche Sterling Compact with a 14k White Gold Front. It is Signed on the outside back Sterling and the flap inside is marked 14k White Gold Front with a Beautiful Guilloche Front of Roses and a Blue Bow and is in Nice Antique Condition with Wear Normal for Age and Use and measures 3" x 2"

The company was founded by David Belais in 1863 and would remain in business until 1933. They created many beautiful pieces, but they are best remembered as the creators of white gold.

They didn't actually invent white gold, but they were the first US company to patent their formula (in 1917) and it was the gold standard for the industry. In fact, during the 1920s, white gold was often referred to as “Belais metal" in the advertisements of many different jewelers See less