Antique Vintage Deco 14k Gold Filled GF Jade CZ Teardrop Pendant Necklace 1.4g

Description

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Listing Description by: Dayna M.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings
: "
14k
GF
", "14/20 G.F" and unidentified pictorial markers mark on the clasp
, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 1.4 grams
Metal Type
: 1/20 14k gold filled over base metal
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Nephrite j
ade
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Length:
6.42 mm
Width:
4.25 mm
Color:
opaque deep green hue with mottled lighter green hues
Accent Stone
: Cubic zirconia
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
:
Diameter:
0.74 mm
Color:
semi-translucent colorless hue
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
: Polished cabochon jade, and round faceted cubic zirconia
Item Measurements
:
Wearable length:
19.69"
Chain width:
1.06 mm
Pendant length:
0.73" (including bale)
Pendant width:
0.38"
Bale measurements:
3.59 mm length 2.13 mm width
Closure/Clasp Type:
Standard bale, spring ring clasp
Link Type:
Cable link chain
Pendant Type
: Drop
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Deco era
Composed of 1/20 14k gold filled over base metal
Features a beautiful pendant adorned with a jade bead and cubic zirconia
The pendant is teardrop-shaped with a nephrite jade bead in the middle and the sparkly cubic zirconia above
This pendant was strung on a cable link chain that was completed with a spring ring clasp for secure wear
When worn, the pendant dangles against the décolletage on most people
Damage:
Age appropriate wear.
*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.
Jade is one of the oldest and most important gemstones, with a history dating over 7,000 years. Nephrite is more common than jadeite and although it is slightly softer than jadeite, it is considered tougher due to its denser structure. Nephrite was derived from the Greek word for kidney because it was thought that it could cure kidney disease. Up until around 1863, Nephrite was believed to be the same as Jadeite. Nephrite can be distinguished from Jadeite from its lower level of translucency and luster. Traditional Chinese jade typically refers to nephrite since there are no actual jadeite deposits located in China. Nephrite jade was used mostly in pre-1800 China, and is rare to see today. Green nephrite is considered the most valuable nephrite, but translucent, white nephrite was considered the most valuable up until the introduction of fine Imperial jadeite jade during the 18th century.
Discovered in 1892, Cubic zirconia (CZ) is the cubic crystalline form of zirconium oxide. It wasn’t until the 1930’s that scientist discovered how to melt and create a refractory substance that CZ was crafted into diamond-simulating stones for jewelry. The synthesized material is hard, optically flawless, usually colorless, and much less expensive than a natural diamond, which makes it a great alternative in rings, bracelets and other types of jewelry.
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