Vtg 1930s Czech Art Deco Molded Lapis Glass Flower Sterling Silver Necklace

Why You’ll Love It. Soak in every detail of this Art Deco Czech glass necklace. The molded floral designs emulate carving masterfully, making the glass appear as opulent as Lapis. S no shortage of color here with the detailed foliate designs extending for the full length of the necklace, and the sterling silver setting is as unique and thoughtfully made as the glass. Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the glass. Secure, original hidden clasp. Czech or bohemian glass created from the end of the Victorian era through the mid-century was world-renowned for its unprecedented resemblance to natural gemstones. Skilled craftsman from the region engineered new methods of cutting and coloring glass to simulate the look of rubies, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and more. In addition, Czech glass jewelry makers were highly trained in the metalwork for the settings around the glass. The Czech region produced so many different styles (all of superb quality) that Czech glass pieces have become their own collectable category. On Glass Made to Emulate Gemstones. Glass has long been used by jewelers to simulate natural gemstones. For instance, during the Georgian era, black dot paste is a term that refers to a style of glass that was made to simulate the sparkle of natural diamonds. But in the 1940s, the use of glass to simulate gemstones ramped up more than ever before. World War II constrained both fine materials and pocketbooks, so more and more designers (including high-end designers) focused on glass to re-create the distinctive properties of different gems. High-end designers thus began making costume glass jewelry – but with the same attention to detail, high craftsmanship, and design skill that was applied to fine jewelry. _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: Czech
• Style: Link
• Type: Necklace
• Material: Glass
• Department: Women
• Jewelry Department: Fashion
• Vintage: Yes
• Era: Art Deco (1915-1935)
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Base Metal: Sterling Silver
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Metal Purity: 925

Tags:1930s, czech, deco, flower, glass, lapis, molded, necklace, silver, sterling