Antique Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Moonstone Pools of Light Necklace 27.5g

This necklace is part of a set with a matching pair of earrings, which we also have for sale this week. Listing Description by: Angela A. Age Circa : Art Deco C. Markings : “Sterling WRE” on the clasp. Country of Origin : United States. Gram Weight : 27.5 grams. Length: 7.9 mm. Width: 6.03 mm. Color: semi-translucent, iridescent milky white and blue hues. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. 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. Wearable length: 14.87. Chain link length: 0.87. Chain link width: 0.52. Closure/Clasp Type: Fold-over locking clasp. Link Type: Fancy geometric link chain. Handmade in the Art Deco era by W. A United States jewelry company founded in 1902. These necklace is composed of. Four of the fancy chain links feature a beautiful moonstone with a milky-white hue and striking iridescent blue hues which move across the face of the stone with a light source. These moonstones also display the pools of light effect, popular during this time period. The stones rest in prong settings in the center of four elegant swirl motifs. Each fancy swirl motif chain link connects to the next via a fancy square chain link. Completed with a fold-over locking clasp for secure wear. Damage: Age appropriate wear. One of the moonstones contains two thin scratches on its face; this does not affect wear and is not immediately noticeable when worn. There is tarnish present on the sterling silver, which gives the piece a lovely antique quality. 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. During the Art Deco and Art Nouveau eras, moonstone jewelry was popularized by designers such as Tiffany and René Lalique. The Romans believed that moonstones were created by the gods from solidified rays of the moon due to the opalescent hue that it gives off that reminds the viewer of the moon peering through a thin layer of clouds. Pools of light jewelry originated in China but grew in popularity during the 1920s following the end of the First World War. This type of jewelry arose out of a desire for clean and modern lines and is a gorgeous expression of Gatsby-style fashion. These timeless pieces are very versatile due to the clear beads that often make up their focal points and are often composed of clear quartz or glass. 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.

• Modified Item: No
• Jewelry Department: Fine
• Brand: W.E. Richards Company
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Style: Chain
• Metal Purity: .925
• Main Stone: Moonstone
• Metal: Sterling Silver

Tags:275g, antique, deco, light, moonstone, necklace, pools, silver, sterling, vintage