Antique Vintage Art Deco 925 Sterling Silver Green Onyx Festoon Necklace 71.2g

We have similar Festoon and Art Deco items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing Description by: Angela A. Age Circa : Art Deco C. Markings : "925" on the back of one link.

Gram Weight : 71.2 grams. Length: 9.58 mm to 11.91 mm. Width: 4.6 mm to 5.46 mm. Diameter : 4.71 mm to 4.89 mm.

Color: semi-translucent deep teal-green hue. 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 : Carved and polished cabochon. Festoon drop length: 3.24. Closure/Clasp Type: Standard bale, hook and eye clasp. Link Type: Fancy link chain. Handmade during the Art Deco era.

Features a festoon design with fancy swirling chain links, each adorned with green onyx stones. These onyx contain eye-catching deep teal-green hues. The fancy rope twist motif chain is also adorned with green onyx.

The fancy chain is completed with a hook and eye clasp for secure wear. The sterling silver contains minor tarnish. The price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only.

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. Onyx is a chalcedony quartz gemstone that is found all over the world. It usually has a fine texture and black color; however, some onyx also displays colored bands or ribbons against a black or brown background. Red onyx is quite rare and desirable and is also known as sardonyx. Onyx that has a deep green shade is known as Brazilian green onyx and is very rare.

It became a popular stone for sculpture and jewelry in the 1920s and 1930s. The name comes from the Greek word onyx which means nail of a finger or claw. The word onyx comes from the Greek word???? " which can be translated as "nail of a finger or claw. In Greco-Roman myth, the goddess of beauty, Aphrodite, lay sleeping when Eros cut her fingernails and left the clippings scattered on the ground.

Because no part of a heavenly body can die, the gods turned them into stone which later became known as onyx. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Necklaces & Pendants". The seller is "abeautifultimeco" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Type: Necklace
• Jewelry Department: Fine
• Brand: Unbranded
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
• Style: Chain
• Metal Purity: .925
• Main Stone: Onyx
• Metal: Sterling Silver