Nov 24
2021
Vtg 1930s Art Deco Molded Carnelian Glass Chinese Necklace
Fresh looking, soft wear is noticeable only on close inspection. Setting has a bright patina with minor surface wear, and some darkening. Original glass has fresh sheen and crisp molded design with no chips or surface wear. Clasp is secure and original. Alloy (does not contain silver/gold content), glass. Made by hand or in small groups of similar styles, vintage jewelry is individualistic with its own special story. Unique shape of glass pendants made to simulate carved carnelian. Molded design to glass is intricate with floral patterning and Chinese characters on central pendant. Chain and glass pendants are thin and delicate so necklace lays flush when worn. Gemstones are time consuming to cut, requiring a high degree of skill from a trained craftsman, and glass cabochons can be equally complicated to manufacture on a large scale while keeping costs down. These constraints are only a few of the reasons you often see similar shapes of stones used in jewelry. For example, for a striking look as well as a unique find. _gsrx_vers_1292 GS 8.3.6 (1292). The item “Vtg 1930s Art Deco Molded Carnelian Glass Chinese Necklace” is in sale since Sunday, November 14, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “oxfordjewel” and is located in Altadena, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
- Style: Link
- Material: Glass
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Type: Necklace
- Vintage: Yes
- Jewelry Department: Fashion
- Brand: Unbranded
- Era: Art Deco (1915-1935)
Tags:1930s, carnelian, chinese, deco, glass, molded, necklace