Vtg 1930s Art Deco Natural Onyx Drop Pendant Sterling Silver Marcasite Necklace

Fresh looking, soft wear is noticeable only on close inspection. Silver setting has a bright patina with minor surface wear. No dents or imperfections to the shape or signs of repair. Onyx stones are smooth and gleaming with no chips or surface wear, faceting is crisp and distinct. Marcasites are all in place and look original. Clasp is secure and original. ” with the pendant dropping another 2 1/2″ below. Mark See photo (sterling at the back of pendant). Material Sterling silver, natural onyx. Made by hand or in small groups of similar styles, vintage jewelry is individualistic with its own special history. Classic Art Deco design with geometric shapes combined with a floral motif. Elongated silhouette with a drop that dangles freely is a unique feature on this piece. Finely made yet thin, this necklace will lay flush along your neckline. Excellent condition showcases the design detail and quality of construction. On Move ment In Jewelry. Movement in jewelry is an indicator of a higher end piece, as it demonstrates that the designer considered how the jewelry would look and feel when it was actually worn. For example, high-end pieces often adjust to different necklines or wrists for comfort and a seamless look. Other times, movement is strategically incorporated for gemstones to catch the light or to enhance the sparkle of a certain gemstone cut. 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. _gsrx_vers_1292 GS 8.3.6 (1292). 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.

• Style: Pendant
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Type: Necklace
• Secondary Stone: Marcasite
• Jewelry Department: Fine
• Vintage: Yes
• Main Stone: Onx
• Main Stone Creation: Natural
• Brand: Unbranded
• Metal: Sterling Silver

Tags:1930s, deco, drop, marcasite, natural, necklace, onyx, pendant, silver, sterling