Vtg 1930s Art Deco Czech Blue Geometric Step Glass Pendant Necklace

18 1/2″ with pendant dropping another 3″ below. Just under 1 1/4. Why You’ll Love It. A bolder, uncommon shape of glass reflecting light in a unique way. This 1930s Czech glass necklace boasts a striking geometric style of glass at the pendant’s focal point and a vibrant hue of glass made to emulate lapis lazuli. Its brass setting thoughtfully contrasts with the glass, while the variety of shapes takes center stage. Needless to say, everything about this Czech jewel checks all the collectible boxes. Warm patina with some surface wear to the setting and silver finish. No dents or misshapen spots. Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the glass. All cabs and beads are intact and in place. Czech or bohemian glass created from the end of the Victorian era through the mid-century was world-renowned for its unprecedented resemblance to natural gemstones. Skilled craftsman from the region engineered new methods of cutting and coloring glass to simulate the look of rubies, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and more. In addition, Czech glass jewelry makers were highly trained in the metalwork for the settings around the glass. The Czech region produced so many different styles (all of superb quality) that Czech glass pieces have become their own collectable category. On Glass Made to Emulate Gemstones. Glass has long been used by jewelers to simulate natural gemstones. For instance, during the Georgian era, black dot paste is a term that refers to a style of glass that was made to simulate the sparkle of natural diamonds. But in the 1940s, the use of glass to simulate gemstones ramped up more than ever before. World War II constrained both fine materials and pocketbooks, so more and more designers (including high-end designers) focused on glass to re-create the distinctive properties of different gems. High-end designers thus began making costume glass jewelry – but with the same attention to detail, high craftsmanship, and design skill that was applied to fine jewelry. _gsrx_vers_1436 GS 9.0.5 (1436).

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