We have similar Chinese 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 "Chinese" or "Deco" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Markings: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
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Item Measurements: - Wearable length and inner circumference: 8.25"
- Wrist gap: 2.61" across (your hand must fit through the gap in order to wear the bracelet)
- Band width: 0.39" to 0.82"
Bracelet Type: Bangle bracelet
Closure/Clasp Type: None
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Notable Features:- Handmade during the Art Deco era in China, a rare piece of Chinese export jewelry from this time period
- Composed of .925 sterling silver plated over base metal
- Features the motif of a Chinese dragon, with the tail and head flowing past each other in the bypass style
- repousse bangle is hollow and features realistic scale designs throughout the band
Damage: Age appropriate wear. Oxidation to the silver can be removed with a buffing. The band could use a gentle cleaning. There are minor dents to the inside of the band. 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
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.
Chinese export jewelry became popular during the late Victorian period and persisted until the 1960s. During this period, Chinese craftsmen were considered by far the best in the world. The rich and wealthy would custom-order a piece through their local jeweler, who would send the design off to China to be made and sent back to Europe. This lengthy process was very expensive, making Chinese export pieces highly desirable, then and now.
