Markings: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Main Stone: Hematite
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
- Length: 12.35 mm & 16.05 mm
- Width: 4.35 mm & 7.5 mm
- Color: opaque, reflective gray hue
Accent Stone: Marcasite
Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
- Diameter: 1.5 mm
- Color: opaque gray hue
Stone Treatment: The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts: Cabochon hematite, rose cut marcasite
Item Measurements- Wearable length: 6.75"
- Chain width: 0.34"
Notable Features:
- handmade during the Art Deco era
- composed of .925 sterling silver
- features deep gray hematite cabochons in the riviere style
- the largest, center hematite stone is framed by two rose cut marcasite
Damage: Age appropriate wear. The spring ring clasp doesn't fully close; this can be replaced by your local jeweler, and a clasp like a hook or a box clasp may suit this piece better. Tarnish on the silver can be removed or lessened 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 specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Hematite is the mineral form of iron (III) oxide and is a dark, blackish gray opaque stone with a metallic luster. It has an extremely high brilliance and shine and takes a metallic polish that can look silver, pure black, or gunmetal blue. It was a very popular stone during the Victorian Era, and has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years due to purported healing and mystical properties.
