About this Piece
| Length: | 15” |
| Width: | 1" |
| Material: | Sterling silver, natural chrysoprase and marcasite |
| Weight: | 9.6 grams |
| Mark: | Yes, see photo |
| Era: | 1930s |
Why You’ll Love It
This 1930s Art Deco necklace puts the chrysoprase gem front and center. The rich green hue of the stone was carefully chosen and featured by the artist. Hand-carved with an elongated oval cut, the effect is sublime and showcased by the airy openwork silver setting with just the right amount of shimmering marcasites. Its original delicate paperclip chain is the perfect match for a polished and delicate finish.
Condition and Quality
| ● | Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. No dents. |
| ● | Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the chrysoprase. |
| ● | All marcasites are intact and in place. |
| ● | Secure, original clasp. |
Collector Note
On Art Deco. 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.