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Antique Vintage Art Nouveau 14k Gold Filled GF Paste Oval MENS Cufflinks 7.8g

This product data sheet is originally written in English.


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We have similar Paste and Art Nouveau items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Paste" or "Nouveau" under our Buy-it-Now items.

Listing Description by: Angela A.

The Piece

Markings: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed

Main Stone: Paste

Main Stone Measurements/Color:
  • Diameter: 3.5 mm
  • Color: translucent, colorless, sparkling hue
Accent Stone: --

Accent Stone Measurements/Color: --

Stone Treatment: Paste is a manufactured stone. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.

Stone Cuts: Round faceted cut

Item Measurements:
  • Total length: 0.83" (from backing to face of cufflink)
  • Face of cufflinks: 0.76" length, 0.53" width
  • Measurements of backing: 0.49" length, 0.34"
Convertible to Earrings: If desired, your local jeweler can most likely convert these cufflinks to earrings.

Notable Features:
  • Handmade during the Art Nouveau era
  • Composed of 14k rose gold filled over base metal
  • Features two beautiful paste stones, each one adorning the center of the cufflink face
  • These paste stones Sparkle beautifully with their round faceted cuts
  • Completed with a curving post and bean backing, allowing for secure wear
Damage: Age appropriate wear. There is wear to the gold filled over base metal in some areas, revealing the base metal beneath it. 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 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.

French jeweler Georges Frédéric Strass created “paste” as an alternative to diamonds during the Georgian era. Leaded glass was cut and polished with a metallic powder until it shimmered brightly like a diamond in the light. These white “diamante” or “strass” stones were wildly popular with the glamorous Parisians, and eventually paste stones were colored to mimic other precious gemstones.


shipping


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payment


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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. French jeweler Georges Frédéric Strass created “paste” as an alternative to diamonds during the Georgian era. Leaded glass was cut and polished with a metallic powder until it shimmered brightly like a
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. French jeweler Georges Frédéric Strass created “paste” as an alternative to diamonds during the Georgian era. Leaded glass was cut and polished with a metallic powder until it shimmered brightly like a
Style Bean Back
Modified Item No
Color Gold
Gender Male
Brand Unbranded
Metal Rose Gold Filled
Customized Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture Unknown
Metal Purity 14k
Era Art Nouveau (1895-1910)
Type Cufflinks
Main Stone Paste