Antique Vintage Art Deco Rhodium Sterling Silver Glass Pearl Lavaliere Necklace

Age Circa: Art Deco C. Markings: Unmarked, Tested, Guaranteed. Country of Origin: Unknown. Gram Weight: 15.6 Grams. 925 Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating, Brass Clasp. Main Stone: Faux South Sea Pearl. Main Stone Measurements/Color: These pear shaped pearls measure 0.6″ in length by 0.55″ in diameter. They are creamrose light in color. Accent Stone: Faux Gray Tahitian Pearl. Accent Stone Measurements/Color: The smaller pearls are 0.3″ in diameter, and the larger ones are 0.4″ in diameter. They are gray in color. Faux pearls are man made. Item Measurements: This piece has a wearable length of 14.0. The drop length at the bottom of the piece is 2.0″ long, and it is 0.75″ wide. Closure/Clasp Type: Spring Ring. Notable Features: This gorgeous rhodium plated sterling silver lavaliere necklace was completely handmade. By a talented jeweler during the Art Deco. It features a station style specialty chain, with enameled brass tube panels that have milgrain wire edging. They alternate with gorgeous gray faux Tahitian Pearls that shimmer in their beautiful pearlescence. At the bottom of this lavaliere are two drop sections that include large pear shaped faux South Sea pearls. The focal point of this piece is the gorgeous shine and color of the pearls, as well as the bright royal blue enameled sections. At 14.0, this piece is the perfect collar length necklace, and has a bow or ribbon like appearance when worn. This exceptionally regal piece would make a great gift for a loved one. Damage: Age appropriate wear. The clasp on this piece was replaced at one point, and is made of brass. It does not affect the beauty, wear, or color of the piece. There is some wear on the faux pearls. 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. Lavalieres are necklaces that included a chain or small link necklace, fairly long, that terminates in a single large pendant or tassel, which in turn often has 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. Rhodium plated silver is fine or sterling silver that is polished and dipped in rhodium. It has a bright finish, similar to white gold items, and it doesn’t tarnish. The Method of Enameling originally dates all the way back to the Ancient Egyptians. The Ancient Greeks, Celts, Georgians. And Chinese all followed suite. The technique involves fusing powered glass to a substrate, or base, by firing. In jewelry, the base is generally a metal. Enamel is made of colored powdered glass, or may include clear powdered glass that is mixed with colorful metallic pigments. It is primarily used on decorative art or jewelry, usually small in size. Besides jewelry, enamel can also be applied to glass, ceramic, stone, and various other materials. PLEASE WAIT FOR AN UPDATED INVOICE BEFORE PAYING FOR YOUR ITEMS. Thank you for your cooperation. The item “Antique Vintage Art Deco Rhodium Sterling Silver Glass Pearl Lavaliere Necklace” is in sale since Sunday, December 17, 2017. 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.

• Style: Lariat
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
• Clasp Type: Spring Ring
• Material: Enamel
• Metal Purity: .925
• Main Stone: Pearl (Imitation)
• Metal 2: Rhodium Plating

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