Age Circa : Retro C. Markings : Unmarked, Tested, Guaranteed. Country of Origin : Unknown. Gram Weight : 69.2 Grams. 925 Sterling Silver Plate. Main Stone Measurements/Color. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. This necklace has a wearable length of 18, and the beads graduate from 11 mm long and 14 mm wide to 25 mm long and 17 mm wide. Closure/Clasp Type : Spring Ring. This bold beaded necklace was completely handmade during the Art Deco Retro period. It features a strand of graduated sterling silver plated hollow beads, that were all made using the repoussé technique. The strand largely consists of oval barrel beads, with accentuating shaped beads strung throughout. The shaped beads consist of flatter, more disc-like beads and spherical beads that were hand-hammered to have a contoured texture. These contours catch the light for an added bit of shine. Each bead was hand strung on a sturdy cable chain, making this a very secure necklace indeed. The necklace is very typical of the Retro style, with big, bold, geometric shapes. Damage : Age appropriate wear. This listing is for the item only. This beautiful piece was made in the Art Deco Era! 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. During the Art Deco Period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand. Retro jewelry refers to pieces created in the 1940s and 1950s, a period during which jewelry designers were largely influenced by the changes accompanying World War II. As the name of the period suggests, these designs reflect an infusion of futuristic vision with elements inspired by preceding periods, encompassing a variety of gemstones, shapes, and materials. Repoussé began as an ancient metal-working technique, involving malleable silver first formed with a specially created three-dimensional mold and then further refined by hammering from the reverse side and adding detail to the front. The finished work was intricate, with grooves, indentation and channeling. It was then carefully polished as an eye-catching treasure. Please take this into consideration before. The item “Antique Vintage Deco Retro Sterling Silver Plated Hollow Graduated Bead Necklace” is in sale since Saturday, September 1, 2018. 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.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
- Style: Strand/String
- Metal Purity: .925
- Metal: Silver Plated
- Type: Beads
