Antique Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Chinese Court Repousse Scenic Necklace

Age Circa : Art Deco C. Markings : Unmarked, Tested and Guaranteed. Country of Origin : China. Gram Weight : 48.8 Grams. Main Stone Measurements/Color. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Item Measurements : The necklace has a wearable length of 34.0. The pendant measures 4.8″ in length including dangling tassels and is 2.3″ wide. Pendant Type : Drop Pendant. Closure/Clasp Type: This necklace has no clasp, but is long enough to wear over the head. Link Type : Paper Link. Notable Features : This necklace was handmade during the Art Deco era. 925 sterling silver, this necklace was crafted by Chinese jewelers and features a pendant depicting the Sanxing, the three star gods of good fortune in Chinese folk religion. To create the motif of the Sanxing, repousse metalworking techniques were employed, resulting in intricate details that add a lifelike quality to this piece. Surrounding the repousse gods is a border of intertwined bands of silver and filigree floral motifs. To add length, there are five repousse bats hanging from the pendant, another symbol representing good luck in Chinese folklore. The opera length of this necklace allows it to drape to just above the waist on most people, with the dangling bat tassels hitting just at the waist when worn. This length of this necklace was very popular during the Art Deco era, especially at the Gatsby style parties of the time, where women would wear long and glamorous necklaces with their evening wear. The necklace could have also been worn as a court necklace in China to demonstrate rank and status in Chinese society. Don’t miss your chance to own this unique piece of cultural history. Damage : Age appropriate wear. 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 specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. 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. Filigree metalworking is a delicate form of art and has been found as early as 3,000 BC in Mesopotamia. It was perfected by the Phoenicians and Etruscan civilizations between the 6th and 3rd centuries BC. It involves stamping out a design in metal and hand bending and twirling threads, combined with tiny beads, until a final motif emerges. It is reminiscent of lace and considered one of the most difficult metalworking processes. Filigree is still a very popular technique in India and Asia. Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Greece, Egypt, and even the Hopewell periods in the American southeast. Reverse side hammering was also used to add detail to the front, creating intricate patterns using grooves, indentations, and channeling. The piece was then carefully polished to create a hollow, eye-catching treasure. The opera length necklace was very fashionable formal evening wear for high class ladies during the Art Deco period. Opera length is 26 – 35 inches long. It can be worn several ways; single strand with a higher neck line or doubled to create a choker effect. Traditionally, opera length necklaces are worn with evening wear, although using them to accessorize more casual attire has become a fresh, cutting-edge fashion statement. Fu, Lu, and Shou, also known as the Sanxing, are three brothers and star gods associated with good fortune in Chinese folk religion, and are often found depicted in Chinese art, architecture, and jewelry. Each brother rules over on the three attributes or types of luck that are thought to constitute a good life–Fu is said to rule over prosperity and wealth, Lu over fame and social standing, and Shou over longevity. They are almost always shown together, usually with bats and flowers, or other symbols of good luck. Please take this into consideration before. The item “Antique Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Chinese Court Repousse Scenic Necklace” is in sale since Sunday, August 19, 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.

• Ethnic Origin: Chinese
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: China
• Style: Pendant
• Metal Purity: .925
• Metal: Sterling Silver

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