Vintage 1930s Art Deco Open Back Crystal Glass 22 Silver Tone Necklace

Just over 1/4, each crystal is 8mm. Alloy (does not have silver/gold content). Why You’ll Love It. A minimal setting with maximum shimmer and impact. The timelessness of this 1930s necklace is captured in its delicate open-back setting, as it radiates light in a mesmerizing way. A classic Art Deco piece with an elongated silhouette, its shimmer, and use of full-sized crystals for the length of the strand are sights to be seen – and treasured. Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the glass. Art Deco is one of the first truly international styles, that influenced the design of buildings, furniture, fashion and of course, jewelry. The movement was given a name from the international exposition of Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, that was held in Paris in 1925 and largely dedicated to the jewelry arts. Born out of ideas of modernism and the Industrial Age, this manifested into designs that used Cubism’s bold abstraction and rectilinear shapes and combined them with intricate patterning, bold color and symmetry. High-end jewelry design houses like Cartier and Boucheron set the trends in gold and gemstones, which were then emulated by costume jewelry companies in glass or perhaps plastics, and brought to the masses. Shimmer has been a key element of jewelry design and the way gemstones are cut for centuries – as well as an indication of quality. For example, the bezel-set brilliant cut was developed to enhance the light-reflecting qualities of gemstones, like diamonds in the light. In addition during the Georgian era, the rose cut diamond became popular as the cut sparkled beautifully in candlelight. Facets, special raised prong and open back settings, and movement all serve to promote play with light and make for stunning pieces. _gsrx_vers_1436 GS 9.0.5 (1436). This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “oxfordjewel” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

• Brand: Unbranded
• Style: Link
• Type: Necklace
• Material: Glass
• Department: Women
• Jewelry Department: Fashion
• Vintage: Yes
• Era: Art Deco (1915-1935)
• Original/Reproduction: Original

Tags:1930s, back, crystal, deco, glass, necklace, open, silver, tone, vintage