Age Circa: Antique C. Markings: Unmarked, Tested, Guaranteed. Country of Origin: China. Gram Weight: 219.5 Grams. Main Stone: Chinese Turquoise. Main Stone Carat Weight/Color: Blue with spiderweb matrix. Accent Stone: Butterscotch Amber, Agate, Onyx, Coral, Jade. Accent Stone Measurements/Color: Yellow-Orange Butterscotch, White, Black, Salmon, Green. Stone Treatment: The stones appear to be untreated, but we are not certified Gemologists and cannot be sure. Item Measurements: The necklace measures 30 in length, not including the bottom plaque. The plaque measures 3″ by 3.75″. The largest turquoise beads measure 20 mm!! The amber bead measures 25 mm! Closure/Clasp Type: The necklace does not include a clasp as it is long enough to put over the head. Pendant Type: Large intricately carved scene. Notable Features: Chinese Export jewelry, Chinese Turquoise, Chinese Shou beads, Butterscotch Amber beads, Salmon Coral beads, Jadeite beads, White Agate beads, Carved Black Onyx beads, Hand-crimped filigree work encompassing the beads, Applied silver scrollwork on the plaque. 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 resulted from this period. During the Art Deco Period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to craft entirely by hand. Chinese export jewelry became popular during the late Victorian Period and lasted until the 1960’s. In a lot of ways, Chinese export jewelry fashioned what we know of jewelry today. During these periods, Chinese craftsmen, including jewelers and stone cutters, were considered by far the best in the world. The wealthy would have a piece custom-ordered through their local jeweler. The jeweler then drafted a design which was sent to China to be hand-crafted and sent back. As you can imagine, this process was not cheap. It resulted in rare pieces and only few have survived until today. Chinese stone cutters were considered some of the finest artisans in the world during the Vintage Era. They would carve western themes as well as the more rare traditional eastern themes into their many pieces. Turquoise is considered by the Chinese as the second most valuable stone, the first being Jade. Chinese turquoise was highly prized due to its rarity and gorgeous bright blue hues. As shown in this piece, the more rare stones contain a spider-web-like matrix. Butterscotch amber is a beautiful and very rare type of amber that is found in Europe. Throughout history it was one of the most expensive stones in the world due to its beautiful color and how hard it was to find. Precious coral is harvested almost exclusively in the Mediterranean off the coasts of Italy, France, Spain, Algeria, and Tunisia. Salmon coral has widely been valued as the rarest and most beautiful of all coral types. During the Art Deco Period, only the richest of the rich could afford to have this form of coral harvested and imported to Europe and North America. Chinese Shou beads, also referred to as Longevity Beads, have been popular for thousands of years. They can be found in custom-made expensive jewelry dating back to the ancient times. They feature the Chinese symbols of longevity, the Shou. Jewelry with these carvings are among some of the most rare Chinese jewelry in the world. The item “Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Chinese Tibetan Turquoise Coral Necklace” is in sale since Thursday, December 22, 2016. 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: Lariat
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Metal Purity: .925
- Country/Region of Manufacture: China
- Main Stone: Turquoise
- Stone #2: Coral
- Stone #3: Butterscotch Amber
- Stone #4: Jade
- Stone #5: Agate