Age Circa: Art Deco C. Markings: Unmarked, Tested, Guaranteed. Country of Origin: Unknown. Gram Weight: 34.3 Grams. Metal Type: Sterling Silver Plated. Main Stone: Glass Moonstone. Main Stone Measurements/Color: The beads are graduated, and range from 6.2 mm in diameter, to 13.4 mm in diameter. They are semi-translucent with a blue iridescent glow. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Stone Treatment: Glass Moonstone is man made. Item Measurements: The necklace wearable length of 16. Closure/Clasp Type: Spring Clasp. Link Type: Silk String. Notable Features: This necklace was completely handmade during the Art Deco Period. It is a single strand made up of graduated Glass Moonstone beads, which are a beautiful clear bead with a glowing blue iridescent hue. The beads were hand strung on a white silk double string. The clasp is modern Sterling Silver Plated, and was replaced at one point. This gorgeous necklace is similar to the Pools of Light style, and would add a bit of luminous elegance to any outfit. Damage: Age appropriate wear. Please take this into consideration before. This beautiful piece comes from the Art Deco Era! The Art Deco Era is famous for being the “Gatsby” or “Roaring Twenties” Era. Many gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. During the Art Deco Period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand. Popular beginning from the Victorian Period and well into the Art Deco Period, Pools of Light Necklaces were originally inspired by the Chinoiserie Style. This style incorporated Chinese Motifs such as lanterns. One of the most notable features about these necklaces is that they are generally made of clear rock crystal orbs. This material has the most transparency, which fulfills the purpose of a Pools of Light Necklace. The optical spectacle achieved is that the curve of their sphere shape works like a flipped lens, and thus give an upside-down depiction of whatever is behind it. Essentially, less obstruction within the sphere results in a clearer visible image. There are many beaded necklaces which have a similar convex lens effect, and take after the idea behind these Pools of Lights Necklaces. During The Art Deco & Art Nouveau Era’s Moonstone was brought into jewelry by designers such as Tiffany’s & Rene Lalique. Moonstone is often symbolized with the moon due to the Opalescent hue that it gives off that reminds the viewer of the moon peering through a thin layer of clouds. Rene Lalique is a name synonymous with the world of jewelry, consistently ranked as one of the most influential if not the most influential jewelry of the last couple hundred of years. Lalique jewelry first started in the Art Nouveau Period and gained popularity during this Era. His use of Iridescent glass, much like Tiffany & Co combined with his organic and beautiful designs brought Lalique to be a house hold name throughout the world during this Era. The item “Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Plated Moonstone Glass Bead Silk Necklace” is in sale since Sunday, November 12, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: Strand/String
- Metal: Sterling Silver Plated
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
- Type: Bead
- Material: Glass
- Brand: Unbranded
