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We have similar Agate and Art Deco items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Agate" or "Deco" under our Buy-It-Now items.

Listing description by: Angela A.

The Piece

Markings: "925" on the back of the pendant, tested, and guaranteed

Main stone: Agate

Main stone measurements/color:
  • Length: 24.61 mm
  • Width: 18.25 mm
  • color: semi-translucent pale green hue with lighter and darker green inclusions
Accent stone: --

Accent stone measurements/color: --

Stone treatment: The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.

Stone cuts: Oval cabochon

Item measurements:
  • Length: 1.56"
  • Width: 0.85"
Notable features:
  • handmade during the Art Deco era
  • composed of .925 sterling silver
  • a beautiful, unique agate stone rests in a bezel setting
  • the stone showcases lovely pale green hues with lighter and darker green inclusions
  • completed with a standard bale, allowing the piece to be strung on antique chains and necklaces
Damage: Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on some areas of the sterling silver does not affect wear and can be removed with a polishing cloth, if desired.

*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*


The History

The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.

Agates are a semi-precious variety of gemstones composed of chalcedony and quartz layers that vary highly in grain and coloration, and usually show multi-color bands. It comes in many different colors including white, red, black, yellow, brown, or pink. The hues and bands are dependent on environmental pressure and temperature, and the mineral contents of each stone. Each agate is unique because of these myriad factors, and even slabs cut from the same specimen will vary in coloration and design. The stone was discovered on the shore of the Greek river Achates in the 3rd Century BC, and has been used for carvings and jewelry since.


shipping


Domestic US: All items ship within one business day of receiving payment. Pricing on single and multi-purchase transactions can be seen below:

  • USPS First class

  • USPS Priority mail

  • USPS Priority express

International: All packages are sent via USPS and pricing is based on buyer location. We do not undervalue packages for customs, please do not ask us to do so. What you pay is what we will claim on your customs form. Please take this into consideration before placing your bid.



payment


Several forms of payment accepted.



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The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand. Agates are a semi-precious variety of gemstones composed of chalcedony and quartz layers that vary highly in grain and coloration, and usually show multi-color bands. It comes in many different colors including white, red, black, yellow, brown
The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand. Agates are a semi-precious variety of gemstones composed of chalcedony and quartz layers that vary highly in grain and coloration, and usually show multi-color bands. It comes in many different colors including white, red, black, yellow, brown