Jan 19
2025
Vtg Art Deco Rock Crystal Bead Flower Basket Silver Filigree Pendant Necklace
15 1/4″ with pendant dropping another 1 1/4″ below. Tests for 800 silver, natural rock crystal. Why You’ll Love It. The charming artistry of figurals. Emulating a basket of flowers, the array of shapes and sizes, of shimmering natural rock crystal stones as floral blooms gives this Art Deco necklace a fantastical look, trading realism for something more artistic. Its one-of-a-kind pendant, adorned with a charming flower basket motif at the focal point, is made even more intriguing by functioning as a hidden clasp. Crystal beads and filigree flowers extending the full length of the chain are crafted of silver with a gold wash, proving there’s no such thing as too much in this shimmering, show-stopping one-of-a-kind piece. Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the natural rock crystal. 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. Figural jewelry includes any piece that has been shaped into an animal, person, object, or detailed “day in the life” scene. Antique and vintage figural jewelry is often quite charming and collectible for the realistic or cutesy details. Specific objects or animals became popular and prolific in jewelry during certain time periods, Scotty dogs during the 1940s for example, or swallow birds during the Victorian era. Figural jewelry is special for its detail and realism but also tells the story of the decade they were made in. _gsrx_vers_1678 GS 9.8.2 (1678).
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