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Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Markings: Unidentified mark "TW" on a charm by the clasp, tested, and guaranteed
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Item Measurements:
Wearable length: 17.5" to 19.5" with extender chain
Bead width: 0.48" to 1.31"
Pendant measurement: 2.46" length, 1.53" width
Notable Features:
Handmade in the style of the Art Deco era
The style of the piece suggests it may have been created by a talented artisan from the Hill Tribe of Southeast Asia
Composed of .925 sterling silver
Features a fan-like, scallop motif pendant, adorned with hand-hammered designs
This pendant is a hollow, rare piece of puffy jewelry
Huge, geometric silver beads were strung on a wire, each created by hand
Completed with a lobster clasp for secure wear
When worn, the necklace rests under the collarbone against the décolletage on most people
Damage: Age appropriate wear. There are minor dents to several silver beads. Tarnish on the silver can be removed with a buffing. 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.
Puffy jewelry is a name given to hollow repousse pieces, typically little heart charms. Puffy hearts came into fashion in the late 1800s and were popular until the 1950s. Today, puffy jewelry is highly sought after, but very rare to find because they were difficult to make in the first place and were easily damaged due to their hollow cores.
Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Greece, Egypt, and even the Hopewell periods in the American southeast. Reverse side hammering was also used to add detail to the front, creating intricate patterns using grooves, indentations, and channeling. The piece was then carefully polished to create a hollow, eye-catching treasure.
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