Antique Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Indian Abalone Amulet Pendant Necklace

Age Circa : Art Deco C. Markings : India 925 on the clasp. Country of Origin : India. Gram Weight : 14.4 Grams. Main Stone Measurements/Color : The stone measures approximately 10.0 mm in length by 5.25 mm in width. It is an iridescent colorful pink, green, purple, blue, and yellow with a layered pattern. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Stone Treatment : The stone appears to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists and cannot be sure. Stone Cuts : Polygonal Inlay. Item Measurements : This necklace has a wearable length of 26.0. The pendant measures 2″ long and 0.75″ wide. Pendant Type : Egyptian Style. Closure/Clasp Type : Spring Ring. This Egyptian headdress inspired abalone pendant necklace was handmade by a talented Indian silversmith during the Art Deco period. It features a gorgeous polygonal shaped iridescent abalone inlay, with various plays of. Pink, green, purple, blue, and yellow colors in an oil-spill pattern. The pendant, which is similar to the shell’s polygonal shape, has gorgeous geometric sun ray patterned cut outs. The lower portion of the piece has back panels which are chased with a zigzag texture. At the bottom of the pendant are five out of six original teardrop shaped dangles that have a wonderful movement when worn. The dark gray sterling silver pendant, with its stunning patina that perfectly matches the geometric deco ancient feel of the piece, is complete with a 26 flapper style snake chain. The unique character of this piece is quite special! Damage : Age appropriate wear. One of the dangles is missing, and could easily be replaced by your local jeweler. The price has been adjusted to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. This beautiful piece was made in 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. The interest in Egyptian motifs began in the late 1700s, when Napoleons military campaign in Northern Africa helped popularize fine jewelry featuring exotic aesthetics. The British in particular fell in love with Egyptian styling after Admiral Nelsons victory at the Battle of the Nile in 1798, and soon, wealthy women all across Europe were wearing Egyptian-inspired pieces. The demand for Egyptian designs boomed again in the 1920s, after the discovery of King Tutankhamen’s tomb in 1922. Not only was Egyptian Revival jewelry associated with ancient opulence, it held the allure of exotic and mysterious symbols. Egyptian Revival designs were often pulled directly from Egyptian amulets; common motifs included the Eye of Horus for healing and protection, scarabs and lotus flowers for creation and life, and the Ankh symbolizing eternal life. The chasing technique is a very difficult silversmith process when the artist uses a nail-like tool and hammer to hand etch patterns within the metal work. This process was very difficult and only the best jewelers were trained in the process. Abalone Shell is a type of Mollusk shell that has a beautiful opalescent hue. It has been harvested to use in jewelry since the times of the Greeks and Romans. Please take this into consideration before. The item “Antique Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Indian Abalone Amulet Pendant Necklace” is in sale since Saturday, December 30, 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.

• Main Stone: Abalone
• Style: Pendant
• Country/Region of Manufacture: India
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Metal Purity: .925

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