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Listing Description by: Chris T.
The Piece
Markings: unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
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Accent Stone: --
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Item Measurements:
Length: 13"
Width: 0.30"
Closure/Clasp Type: spring and old time push swivel clasp
Pendant Type: --
Notable Features:
Handmade
I believe the ends are made of sterling silver with a 14k gold wash over it. They are highly detailed.
Damage: Age appropriate wear. Wear to the gold fill. Wear to the gold wash on the end caps, some silver is showing through.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.” This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women, and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a standard material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.
Domestic US: All items ship within one business day of receiving payment. Buyers will have 3 base shipping options to choose from, depending on the needed speed of delivery. Pricing on single and multi-purchase transactions can be seen below:
Auction Items: Base shipping + $2.00 per additional gold item & BIN items combine for Base shipping
BIN Items: Base shipping
Base Shipping:
USPS First Class: $4.90 fully insured, estimated 3-5 business days
USPS Priority Mail: $12.00 fully insured, estimated 2-3 business days
International: All packages are sent via USPS and pricing is based on buyer location. Each customer will receive a revised invoice at the close of the auction with an updated shipping rate. We will combine shipping on multiple purchases for Base shipping. 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.