Markings: Unmarked, Tested, Guaranteed

Country of Origin: England, United Kingdom

Brand: Unknown

Gram Weight: 0.8 Grams

Metal Type: .925 Sterling Silver

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Item Measurements: The pendant measures 1.0" long, including the dangles, by 0.6" wide

Pendant Type: Petite Pendant

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Notable Features: This petite sterling silver pendant was completely handmade in England during the Art Deco period. The pendant features a circular design, with a layered crescent accent. Filling the space of the crescent are two paisley buta shapes made out of spiraling hand-wound cannetille filigree. Underneath the circle is an applied rope twist zigzag that acts as an anchor for five tiny dangles. The little dangles all have a granulated bead at the end, and create a wonderful motion when worn. This lovely little pendant would look wonderful on a chain of your choosing.

Damage: Age appropriate wear. This pendant needs a bale, your local jeweler can easily add one. The price has been adjusted 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

This beautiful piece was made in the Art Deco Era! 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.

During the Art Deco Period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.

Filigree metal working has been around for thousands of years, however was perfected by the Phoenicians and Etruscan civilizations. It involves stamping out a design in your metal and hand bending and twirling until your design in formed, it is considered one of the most difficult metal working processes.

Cannetille is a close relative of filigree work. It typically features fine gold wires or thinly hammered sheets. Jewelry with cannetille was very popular in the 1820's and 1830's. Motifs included tendrils, scrolls, coils, beehives and spider-like rosette ornaments.