Antique Vintage Nouveau Sterling Silver Portuguese Filigree Chain Bracelet 13.1g

Description

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Item Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910
Markings:
"Sterling Made in Portugal" on the back of one link, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Portugal
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
13.1 grams
Metal Type:
.925 sterling silver
Material:
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Main Stone:
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Main Stone Measurements/Color:
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Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
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Stone Cuts:
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Item Measurements:
Wearable length
: 7.25"
Chain width
: 0.61"
Bracelet Type:
Chain/tennis bracelet
Closure/Clasp Type:
Spring ring clasp
Link Type:
Fancy floral filigree link chain
Notable Features:
Handmade in the Art Nouveau era in Portugal
Composed of .925 sterling silver
The bracelet contains fancy chain links, each of which contain a round design adorned with a floral filigree motif
Each round link is connected to the next via smaller chain links
These filigree floral designs were bent and twisted by hand to form their raised style
Completed with a sterling silver spring ring clasp for secure wear
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the sterling silver in some areas gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.”  This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period.  This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.
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 6th and 3rd 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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