We have similar Ottoman and Art Deco items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Ottoman" or "Deco" under our items.
Listing description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Markings: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Main stone: Turquoise glass
Main stone measurements/color:
- Length: 7.28 mm
- Width: 5.25 mm
- Color: opaque blue hue
Accent stone: --
Accent stone measurements/color: --
Stone treatment: Glass is a manufactured stone. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone cuts: Cabochon
Ring face measurements:
- Length: 0.52"
- Width: 0.30"
Notable features:
- handmade in the Art Deco era, with a design suggesting it was created in Turkey, at that time the Ottoman Empire
- composed of .925 sterling silver plated over base metal
- features a beautiful blue glass stone, meant to resemble that of turquoise
- filigree designs, bent and twisted by hand, accent the shoulders
Damage: Age appropriate wear. There are minor dents and wear to the ring, as well as one missing silver bead accent at the end of the band. There appears to have been a coating on the glass that is now worn. 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.
Antique Turkish, Islamic, and Bedouin jewelry all share similar ancestral and stylistic roots, and influenced each other through trade for many, many years. This can largely be attributed to the expansion of the Ottoman Empire, which valued art and craftsmanship, and fostered the continuation of Arabic arts and calligraphy. The reign of the Ottomans in the 16th and 17th centuries introduced Turkish designs to Islamic motifs and the nomadic Bedouin culture, melding a range of styles into beautiful arabesques; repeating rhythmic patterns, which often feature geometric floral and organic designs.
