Antique Vintage Art Deco 925 Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Pendant Necklace 19.3g

We have similar Lapis Lazuli and Art Deco items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing Description by: Dayna O. 17 5,5″ on the back of the pendant, “925 on the clasp, tested, and guaranteed. Main stone : Lapis lazuli. Length: 24.52 mm. Width: 17.41 mm. Color: opaque blue hues with lighter and darker inclusions. Accent stone measurements/color. Stone treatment : The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester. Stone cuts : Carved and polished cabochon. Wearable length: 16.5. Chain width: 1.20 mm. Pendant measurements: 2.51″ length, 0.52″ width. Handmade during the Art Deco era. A beautiful lapis lazuli stone, resting in a bezel setting. Swirl and round motifs also adorn the necklace for an eye-catching style. The pendant is strung on a snake chain with a lobster clasp. When worn, the necklace rests at choker length on most people. Damage : Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the silver gives the necklace a antique quality we believe to be quite lovely. The price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. 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. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand. Prized for its intense blue hue and unique gold speckling, lapis lazuli has been mined since approximately 7000 BC. Some of the oldest and finest lapis lazuli mines can be found in Afghanistan, particularly in the Badakhshan province, where several mines are still in operation. From the Indus Valley Civilization to the ancient Egyptians and artists of Medieval Europe, lapis lazuli has been a highly prized and sought after stone. Popular not only in jewelry, lapis lazuli was also ground into powder by Renaissance artists, who used it to create the expensive ultramarine blue pigment used in oil paintings. Throughout human history, lapis lazuli has been carved and crafted into stoneware, jewelry, and other decorative items. Its rich blue pigment and eye-catching gold speckling make the stone highly prized in antique and modern jewelry alike. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
• Style: Pendant
• Chain Type: Snake
• Type: Necklace
• Antique: Yes
• Main Stone Color: Blue
• Vintage: Yes
• Jewelry Department: Fine
• Metal Purity: 925
• Closure: Lobster
• Main Stone: Lapis Lazuli
• Brand: Antique
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Era: Art Deco (1915-1935)
• Main Stone Shape: Oval

Tags:193g, antique, deco, lapis, lazuli, necklace, pendant, silver, sterling, vintage