Antique Vintage Art Deco 14k Gold Angelskin Coral outlet Freshwater Pearl Bracelet 6.3g

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Listing description by: Angela A.

The Piece

Markings: "14k Hong Kong" and unidentified maker's mark (WW) on the clasp, tested, and guaranteed

Main Stone: Angelskin coral

Main Stone Measurements/Color:
-Diameter: 3.79 mm
-Color: opaque blush pink hue with lighter pink hues

Accent Stone: Freshwater pearl

Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
-Length: 5.17 mm to 7.05 mm
-Width: 2.29 mm to 3.53 mm
-Color: lustrous white 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: Naturally off-round and polished

Item Measurements:
-Wearable length: 8.0"

Bracelet Type: Beaded

Closure/Clasp Type: Spring ring clasp

Link Type: Beads on silk string

Notable Features:
-Handmade during the Art Deco era
-Composed of three strands of white silk string upon which beautiful angelskin coral stones and freshwater pearls are strung
-Each freshwater pearl is white in hue with an eye-catching luster
-The two blush pink angelskin coral stones were carved into round beads
-Yellow gold spacing beads separate each angelskin coral stone
-Completed with a 14k yellow spring ring clasp

Damage: Age appropriate wear. There are very minor dents to the yellow gold spacing beads, which 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.

Freshwater pearls are a special type of pearl that are created by freshwater mussels and have been used in jewelry as far back as Medieval times. The largest source for natural freshwater pearls at that time was the Holarctic Freshwater Pearl Mussel, which was native to Scotland. This species is now endangered, and most freshwater pearls must be cultured. Unlike cultured saltwater pearls, freshwater pearls are not bead-nucleated and are therefore typically less round. Instead of using a bead, a small square of mantle tissue is cut from a donor mussel's inner lining and inserted into the lining of the harvesting mussel to instigate outlet pearl formation. The unique harvesting technique makes freshwater pearls purely composed of nacre. These pearls are valued for their whimsical shapes and wide range of colors. The unique character of freshwater pearls is found in their distinctive texture and the warmth of their luster.

Angelskin coral varies in color with white, pink, and orange hues and is a type of precious coral. Angel skin coral is harvested from the South China and East China seas, as well as the Mediterranean Sea. 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 to be made into jewelry.



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