About this Piece
| Length: | 15 3/4” |
| Width: | 1/2" |
| Material: | Alloy (does not test for silver content), glass |
| Weight: | 5.9 grams |
| Mark: | No mark |
| Era: | 1920s |
Why You’ll Love It
Dainty shimmer, fit for romance. Truly tiny crystals are the wow factor in this delicate Art Deco necklace. Each rose pink crystal is open at the back and brilliant-cut to allow maximum light to travel through for vivid light and shimmer—ethereal drops dangle, offering subtle movement that sways with you when worn. The finely crafted and subtle setting allows the stones to shine in this feminine showstopper.
Condition and Quality
| ● | Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. No misshapen elements. |
| ● | Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the glass. |
| ● | Secure, original clasp. |
On Color. Color plays a key role in jewelry design and, in turn, its collectibility. Whether natural stones or glass, what exact hue of blue was used or the combination of colors can tell you what time period a piece was made. Certain shades can be more common during a particular decade, making that piece of jewelry a classic example of the period - or - conversely, a vibrant and unique shade might make it uncommon.
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.