A beautiful Art Deco necklace featuring emerald and sapphire beads. This lovely vintage necklace is equipped with an opal and cushion cut diamond platinum clasp. The necklace comprises four bead strands connected by the clasp. Two emerald and two sapphire threads are made of graduated beads. The clasp is skillfully crafted of two pear-shaped cabochon opals sitting on the sides of a cushion cut diamond. The beauty of this fabulous bead necklace shines through an amazing hue of the emeralds and sapphires. The clasp can be worn upfront as a chic feminine accent. The necklace is 18 inches (46 cm) long. The beads are graduating from 8.8 to 3.2 mm. The necklace weighs 64.2 grams. The clasp is made of platinum and features an old cushion cut diamond (I-J color, VS1 clarity, approximately 0.50 carat) flanked with a pear-shaped cabochon opal on each side (approximately 0.30 carat total weight). The clasp is stamped with a hallmark for platinum. About Art Deco: Art Deco jewelry has remained highly appreciated since its appearance in 1920s — the time also knows as Jazz Age. The style continuously remains popular until today. What’s the secret of the Art Deco success? First comes the design itself. Neat geometrical shapes embodied in platinum makes a refined jewelry piece look very appealing. Simple yet powerful, straight lines along with precise workmanship create a striking impression. Add to that a pear or marquise cut gemstone and you won’t be able to forget that perfect Art Deco piece. Platinum, being the most popular material during Art Deco era, also contributed to the period jewelry popularity. At that time the Merensky-Riff, the world’s largest platinum deposit, was discovered in South Africa. And platinum’s title as the main Art Deco metal was fully established.
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Metal:
Platinum
Stone:
Emerald,Opal,Sapphire,Diamond
Stone Cut:
Mixed Cut
Weight:
64.2 g
Dimensions:
Width: 1.5 in (38.1 mm)Length: 18 in (457.2 mm)
Style:
Art Deco
Place of Origin:
Unknown
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
1920s
Condition:
GoodWear consistent with age and use.


Reserve: $8,640.00

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