Antique Vintage Art Deco 14k Gold Filled GF Faux retailer Pearl Chased Pin Brooch 8.2g

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Listing Description by: Cait P.

The Piece

Age Circa: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940

Markings: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed

Country of Origin: Unknown

Brand: Unknown

Gram Weight: 8.2 grams

Metal Type: 14k yellow gold filled over base metal

Material: --

Main Stone: Faux pearl

Main Stone Measurements/Color:

- Diameter: 2.95 mm
- Color: lustrous white hue

Accent Stone: --

Accent Stone Measurements/Color: --

Stone Treatment: Faux pearls are manufactured stones. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.

Stone Cuts: Rounded and polished

Item Measurements:

- Length: 0.90"
- Width: 1.6"

Pin/Brooch Style: Brooch, lapel pin, hat pin, scarf pin, tie pin

Closure Type: Pin stem with a locking "c" clasp

Convertible to Necklace Pendant: If desired, your local jeweler can add a bale to this piece so it can be worn as a pendant.

Notable Features:

- Handmade during the Art Deco era
- Composed of 14k yellow gold filled over base metal
- Features two lustrous faux pearls which adorn large leaf motifs that sit to either side of retailer the center of the pendant
- The center of the pendant is oval shaped and adorned with chased geometric patterns
- Completed with a pin stem and locking "c" clasp
- Can be worn on a variety of accessories, including hats, scarves, and lapels, among many others

Damage: Age appropriate wear. There is some wear to the yellow gold, revealing the base metal beneath it; however, this is not immediately noticeable and 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.

Gold filled jewelry consists of an outer solid gold layer over a metal base, and 5% of its weight should be derived from gold. This solid layer of gold is laid over a base of sterling silver or some other kind of metal to produce a high-quality gold look.

Chasing is a metalworking technique that uses a nail-like tool and hammer to hand etch patterns onto a metal surface. This process creates a design that is sunk into the front of the surface using indentations, grooves, and channels. Chasing is thousands of years old and was a very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today.



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