Markings: "Van Dell 14k GF" on the back of the charm, "Van Dell 1/20 12k GF" on the spring ring clasp, tested, and guaranteed
Main Stone: Cultured pearl
Main Stone Measurements/Color: --
- Diameter: 5.1 mm
- Color: lustrous white hue
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: Rounded and polished pearls
Item Measurements- Wearable length: 7.5"
- Chain width: 1.85 mm
- Charm measurements: 0.93" length including bale, 0.72" width
Notable Features:
- handmade during the Retro era by Van Dell
- composed of a 1/20 12k yellow gold filled over base metal chain strung with a 14k yellow gold filled over base metal charm
- features a curb chain strung with five lustrous cultured pearls
- strung with a charm, etched with the initials "JP"
Damage: Age appropriate wear. There are light scratches to the charm. There is minor wear to the gold fill. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
Retro jewelry refers to pieces created in the 1940s and 1950s. This was a period during which jewelry designers were largely influenced by the changes stemming from World War II. These designs reflect an infusion of futuristic vision with elements inspired by preceding periods, encompassing a variety of gemstones, shapes, and materials. Materials used commonly in Retro jewelry are gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the use of platinum. Designs can be masculine, geometric and modern, or softer, more feminine and floral.
During the Art Deco period cultured pearls were incredibly rare and expensive to own. These pearls were extremely elegant and highly sought after due to their stunning luster and beautiful round shape. The pearls were still very new during the Art Deco period and, with their incredibly expensive price, usually reserved for only the richest of the rich.
