Forstner 14k Gold Necklace Tubogas Style

Established in 1920 in Irvington, New Jersey, the Forstner jewelry company stands as a timeless American jewelry firm. Although the company produced a few distinct jewelry items, its primary emphasis was on crafting accessories for watches, including chains, straps, and bracelets. In 1939 the company invented a novel strap design called Komfit. This design became a part of the most significant inventions of the 20th century. Forstner’s watch strap had a dynamic buckle and clasp system that could smoothly adjust along the length of the strap and lock securely into place once the needed fit was achieved. This distinctive clasping mechanism permitted precise resizing and continues to be employed in the contemporary Komfit reissue. As to the jewelry pieces, Forstner was primarily known for snake and gaspipe, or tubogas, motifs. In 1980, the corporation ceased operations, making all Forstner jewelry rare and highly desirable for collectors. Today, the company is reviving vintage watches that have long been discontinued by introducing precisely executed reissues of historic watches and bracelets.