Antique Vintage Art hotsell Deco 14k Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl Beaded Bracelet 3.2g

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Listing description by: Angela A.

The Piece

Markings: "14k" and unidentified maker's mark (MM) on the chain catch, "14k" on the spring ring clasp, tested, and guaranteed

Main Stone: Freshwater pearl

Main Stone Measurements/Color:
-Length: 5.56 mm to 7.08 mm
-Width: 3.16 mm to 4.33 mm
-Color: lustrous white hue

Accent Stone: --

Accent Stone Measurements/Color: --

Stone Treatment: The stone(s) appear 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: Naturally off-round and polished

Item Measurements:
-Wearable length: 7.50"

Bracelet Type: Beaded

Closure/Clasp Type: Spring ring clasp

Link Type: Pearls on silk string

Notable Features:
-Handmade during the Art Deco era
-Composed of a strand of white silk string upon which twenty-six freshwater pearls are strung
-Each freshwater pearl is white in hue with an eye-catching luster
-Yellow gold spacing beads separate each section of pearls
-Completed with a 14k yellow spring ring clasp

Damage: Age appropriate wear. There are very minor dents to two of the spacing beads, which does not affect wear. 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 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.

Freshwater pearls are a special type of pearl that are created by freshwater mussels and have been used in hotsell jewelry as far back as Medieval times. The largest source for natural freshwater pearls at that time was the Holarctic Freshwater Pearl Mussel, which was native to Scotland. This species is now endangered, and most freshwater pearls must be cultured. Unlike cultured saltwater pearls, freshwater pearls are not bead-nucleated and are therefore typically less round. Instead of using a bead, a small square of mantle tissue is cut from a donor mussel's inner lining and inserted into the lining of the harvesting mussel to instigate pearl formation. The unique harvesting technique makes freshwater pearls purely composed of nacre. These pearls are valued for their whimsical shapes and wide range of colors. The unique character of freshwater pearls is found in their distinctive texture and the warmth of their luster.



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