Antique Vintage Art Deco Chinese Butterscotch Egg Yolk Bakelite Pendant Necklace

Age Circa : Art Deco C. Markings : Faded maker’s mark on the back of pendant, Tested, Guaranteed. Country of Origin : China. Gram Weight : 49.2 Grams. Main Stone Measurements/Color : The pendant stone measures 35.0 mm in length by 18.0 mm in width, and the oval beads measure 13.0 mm in length by 8.5 mm in diameter, amber color with lighter amber hued striations and golden-yellow color with lighter yellow striations and multiple air bubbles throughout. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Stone Treatment : Bakelite is man-made from plastic. Stone Cuts : Oval cabochon, round oval bead. Item Measurements : The necklace has a wearable length of 45.0, and the 30 beads are 13.0 mm in diameter. The pendant is 1.5″ long by 1.25″ wide. Link Type : Woven silk. Notable Features : This stunning beaded amber hued bakelite lavaliere pendant necklace was handcrafted by a talented Chinese jeweler during the Art Deco period. It features a stunning amber hued oval cabochon in the center, which is set in a deep brass bezel and attached to a beautifully beige hued woven silk string. The necklace features a station style configuration of rounded oval yellow-gold hued bakelite beads which alternate with a braid and gorgeous Chinese knots. With a wearable length of forty-five inches, this lovely opera length piece would be perfect doubled and worn at a shorter length, either stacked or with one of the lengths slightly longer to accentuate the gorgeous design of the piece. The brass bezel on this piece has some natural patina which is normal given its age, and adds a beautiful antique quality to it. Your local jeweler can easily polish this for you if desired. This mesmerizing necklace is exceptional in beauty, design, and quality, and would make the perfect gift for a loved one. Damage : Age appropriate wear. There is some very slight green tarnish where the silk meets the bale of the bezel. This does not affect the beauty or wear of the piece. The string has come slightly undone at the bale of the pendant, which does not affect the sturdiness of the piece when worn, and is normal for the age of the necklace. The price has been adjusted to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. This beautiful piece comes from the Art Deco era! The Art Deco era is famous for being the “Gatsby” or “Roaring Twenties” era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand. Chinese export jewelry became popular during the late Victorian period and persisted until the 1960s. During this period, Chinese craftsmen were considered by far the best in the world. The rich and wealthy would custom-order a piece through their local jeweler, who would send the design off to China to be made and sent back to Europe. This lengthy process was very expensive, making Chinese export pieces highly desirable, then and now. Originally tied to record information and convey messages before people began to write, Chinese knots have been used as a means of communication for thousands of years. Often used for worship, each one is named after its shape or the symbolic meaning that it carries. Their colors also carry meaning; for example, red signifies wealth. Chinese knots are often used in decoration, as gifts, and as adornments on clothes. Lavalieres are necklaces that include a chain or small link necklace which terminates in a single large pendant or tassel, and often includes additional pendants or tassels dangling from it. Though named for a mistress of Louis XIV, the style is usually associated with turn-of-the-20th century jewelry and remained popular into the 1930s. Bakelite is the first plastic made from synthetic components, and was developed by chemist Leo Baekeland in 1907. It was used to make a diverse range of products in a variety of jewel quality colors, and the retro appeal has made Bakelite jewelry quite valuable as a collectible item. PLEASE WAIT FOR AN UPDATED INVOICE BEFORE PAYING FOR YOUR ITEMS. Thank you for your cooperation. The item “Antique Vintage Art Deco Chinese Butterscotch Egg Yolk Bakelite Pendant Necklace” is in sale since Sunday, January 28, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Main Stone: Bakelite
• Metal: Brass
• Country/Region of Manufacture: China
• Metal Purity: Unknown
• Style: Pendant
• Material: Bakelite
• Ethnic Origin: Chinese

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