Jul 1
2023
Vtg Art Deco Czech Glass Lily of the Valley Reverse Molded Pendant Necklace
15 3/4″ with pendant dropping another 2″ below. Why You’ll Love It. Bringing back a timeless technique in an era of innovation. The vivid and vibrant Czech glass in this reverse-molded pendant necklace, marks a renaissance of glass making in jewelry during the Art Deco era. The artistry of the lily-of-the-valley design is both sweet and striking, while the delicate variety of shapes and sizes of beads along the chain are a special flourish. Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the glass. Tiny bit of pitting to the surface of the glass on the pendant’s face. 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).
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