Antique Vintage Deco 10k Gold Green Vaseline Glass Faux Pearl Pendant Necklace

Antique Vintage Deco 10k Gold Green Vaseline Glass Faux Pearl Pendant Necklace (image 3/[null, null, null, null])

Antique Vintage Deco 10k Gold Green Vaseline Glass Faux Pearl Pendant Necklace (image 4/[null, null, null, null])

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We have similar Glass and Pearl items, which would pair nicely with this piece, up for auction this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Glass" or "Pearl" under our auction items.Listing Description By: Cait P.The PieceAuction Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000Age Circa: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940Markings : "G PAT 10k" on the clasp, Tested, and GuaranteedCountry of Origin: UnknownBrand: UnknownGram Weight: 5.9 GramsMetal Type: 10k White, Rose, Yellow, and Green GoldMetal Melt Value: $115 .00 (Value All-Inclusive Weight)Material : --Main Stone : Vaseline GlassMain Stone Measurements/Color: 18.0 mm long, 13.1 mm wide, Semi-translucent light green hueAccent Stone: Faux Seed PearlAccent Stone Measurements/Color: 2.45 mm diameter, Lustrous silver hueStone Treatment: Vaseline glass and faux seed pearls are manufactured stones. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.Stone Cuts: Emerald Cut, Rounded and PolishedItem Measurements: The necklace has a wearable length of 15" and the chain measures 1.6 mm wide. The pendant measures 1.8" in length and 0.75" wide.Closure/Clasp Type: Hook ClaspLink Type: Fancy Link ChainPendant Type: Lavaliere PendantNotable Features: This necklace was handmade during the Art Deco era. Composed of 10k white gold, the necklace features a vaseline glass stone, faux seed pearls, and applied rose, yellow, and green gold accents. The use of such a large and colorful stone and white gold is an excellent example of the styles of jewelry popular during the Art Deco era, which saw socialites and aristocrats donning glamorous jewelry featuring bold stones with bright colors. Jewelry was worn to make a statement, particularly at the Gatsby-style parties thrown during the time, and this necklace is no exception.The vaseline glass stone is light green and semi-translucent, allowing light to filter through its body and illuminate its hue while reflecting off its emerald cut facets with eye-catching sparkle and shimmer. To keep the stone secure, it rests in a white gold prong setting, the cool tone of the metal a perfect complement to the green vaseline glass.The stone sits within a border designed in a geometric style that would have been very fashionable during the Art Deco era. This design, which makes up the body of the pendant, dangles from a white gold filigree accent adorned with applied 10k yellow and rose gold accents in the shape of a flower with leaves. A 10k green gold accent sits near the top of the pendant and was also crafted into the likeness of a flower.The pendant dangles from a white gold chain accented with faux seed pearls which are lustrous and draw the eye to this necklace. A hook clasp completes the necklace for comfortable and secure wear. When worn, the necklace sits just below the collarbone with the pendant resting against the decolletage in the lavaliere style on most people. A classic example of Gatsby-style jewelry from the Art Deco era, this necklace would make a valuable addition to any antique jewelry collection. Don't miss your chance to preserve this piece of cultural history.Damage: Age appropriate wear.*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*The HistoryThe 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.Lavalieres are necklaces that include a chain or small link necklace which terminates in a single... read more

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