Antique Vintage Art Deco 925 Sterling Silver Etruscan Glass Bead Bracelet 20.3g

Description

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Listing Description by: Dayna M.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings:
Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 20.3 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Glass Bead
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Length:
18.20
mm
width:
11.88
mm
Color:
clear glass with yellow hues, and white and purple veining
Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Stone Treatment
:
The stone appears 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
: Smoothed and polished bead
Item Measurements
Wearable length and inner circumference:
7.22"
Wrist gap:
0.76"
Bracelet Type
: Bangle bracelet
Closure/Clasp Type
: Lobster clasp
Link Type
: Rounded and polished sterling silver
Notable Features
:
Handmade during the Art Deco era
Composed of .925 sterling silver
The bracelet has beautiful filigree beads with rope and swirl motifs. A classic Etruscan revival style popular in the art deco era.
The middle of the bracelet showcases a clear glass bead with a beautiful marble effect of yellow, purple, and white.
It contains a lobster clasp for easy and secure wear.
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. There is some tarnish on the bracelet which could be polished using a polishing cloth if so desired.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
T
he 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.
Etruscan Revival jewelry was first popularized during the early 1800s when an Etruscan tomb was discovered just outside of Rome. Upon its discovery, jewelers worked to imitate and understand the metalworking techniques with which the jewelry was made. Not only was Etruscan jewelry a luxurious addition to the Victorian styles of the day. But it introduced new ideas and decorations. These Etruscan tombs contained jewelry adorned with long and flowing geometric lines and motifs, mythological imagery and scenery, and celestial elements. The techniques of repoussé, filigree, and granulation are all attributed to the Etruscans.
Filigree metalworking is a delicate form of art and has been found as early as 3,000 BC in Mesopotamia. It was perfected by the Phoenicians and Etruscan civilizations between the 6
th
and 3
rd
centuries BC. It involves stamping out a design in metal and hand bending and twirling threads, combined with tiny beads, until a final motif emerges. It is reminiscent of lace and considered one of the most difficult metalworking processes. Filigree is still a very popular technique in India and Asia.
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