Antique Vintage Deco 925 Sterling Silver Butterfly Wing Necklace Pendant 4.1g

Antique Vintage Deco 925 Sterling Silver Butterfly Wing Necklace Pendant 4.1g (image 3/[null, null, null])

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We have similar Butterfly Wing 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 "Butterfly Wing" or "Deco" under our Buy-It-Now items.Listing Description by: Cait P.The PieceAge Circa : Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940Markings : Unmarked , tested, and guaranteedCountry of Origin : UnknownBrand : UnknownGram Weight : 4.1 gramsMetal Type : .925 sterling silverMaterial : Butterfly wing, beveled glass, enamelMain Stone : --Main Stone Measurements/Color : --Accent Stone : --Accent Stone Measurements/Color : --Stone Treatment : --Stone Cuts : --Item Measurements : Length, including the bale: 1.4" Width: 0.80" Bale measurements: 6.1 mm long, 2.4 mm wide Closure/Clasp Type: Standard baleLink Type: --Pendant Type : Drop pendantNotable Features: Handmade during the Art Deco eraComposed of .925 sterling silver Features a beautiful butterfly wing protected by a panel of beveled glass The butterfly wing is iridescent, showing shifts from blue to purple in color Painted atop of the butterfly wing in black enamel is an ocean scene with mountains in the background and palm trees Completed with a standard bale, allowing the pendant to be worn on a variety of chains and necklaces Damage: Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely.*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.Butterfly wing jewelry rose to popularity during the early part of the Art Deco era in England, after it was first introduced at the 1924 British Empire Exhibition. These rich blue, jewel-like pieces evoked surprise and delight when jewelers revealed that these pieces were made with real butterfly wings. The species most commonly used for these pieces was the Morpho butterfly, which had to be captured in South American rainforests and shipped to the United Kingdom. Sourcing these butterflies was very expensive, but the beautiful blue iridescence they exhibited was considered worth the cost.Domestic US : All items ship within one business day of receiving payment. Buyers will have 3 base shipping options to choose from, depending on the needed speed of delivery. Pricing on single and multi-purchase transactions can be seen below:Auction Items: Base shipping + $2.00 per additional gold item & BIN items combine for free BIN Items: FREEBase Shipping:USPS First Class : $8.00 fully insured, estimated 3-5 business days USPS Priority Mail : $12.00 fully insured, estimated 2-3 business days USPS Priority Express : $25.00 fully insured, overnight deliveryInternational : All packages are sent via USPS and pricing is based on buyer location. Each customer will receive a revised invoice at the close of the auction with an updated shipping rate. We will combine shipping on multiple purchases for free. We do not undervalue packages for customs, please do not ask us to do so. What you pay is what we will claim on your customs form. Please take this into consideration before placing your bid.PayPal only. After 4 days of non-payment, an automated unpaid item case will be opened by our eBay system. If you need extra time for payment, please contact us prior to bidding. read more

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