Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Chinese Tibetan Red Coral Necklace 42.8g

Description: We have similar Chinese and Art Deco items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Chinese" or "Deco" under our Buy-It-Now items. Listing Description by: Angela A. The Piece Age Circa: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940 Markings: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed Country of Origin: China Brand: Unknown Gram Weight: 42.8 grams Metal Type: .925 sterling silver Material: -- Main Stone: Red coral Main Stone Measurements/Color:Diameter: 20.21 mmDepth: 7.54 mmBead measurements: 11.25 mm to 12.44 mm diameter, 11.04 mm to 11.97 mmColor: opaque deep pink-red hue with mottled deeper pink huesAccent Stone: Turquoise Accent Stone Measurements/Color:Length: 6.6 mm to 7.55 mmWidth: 4.3 mm to 4.57 mmColor: opaque blue-green and aqua-blue hue with a mottled brown and grey matrixStone 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: Carved and polished cabochon red coral and turquoise, carved and polished rounded red coral beads Item Measurements: Wearable length: 27.62"Cord width: 1.33 mm (individual cord)Pendant measurements: 3.13" long by 2.51" wide Closure/Clasp Type: Tied woven cord Link Type: Woven cord Pendant Type: Drop pendant Notable Features:Handmade during the Art Deco era in Tibet Chinese & Tibetan export jewelry was very fashionable during this time period, with necklaces such as this highly sought after by socialites and aristocrats in North American and Europe Composed of .925 sterling silver Features a huge pendant adorned with a center red coral stoneThe red coral contains a deep pink-red hue with lighter hues throughoutRosette motifs surround the red coral's bezel settingTeardrop-shaped cabochon turquoise surround the red coral, adding beautiful contrast with their blue-green and aqua-blue hues and a mottled brown and grey matrixCompleted with a two-strand woven cord tied into a knot for secure wearDamage: Age appropriate wear. One turquoise stone is missing from its setting; this can be replaced by your local jeweler. One turquoise is chipped, but this stone remains secure and this does not affect wear. There is a bale at the bottom of the pendant from which a dangling charm may be missing. There is natural pitting to the faces the coral; this does not affect wear. There is tarnish on the sterling silver, as well as minor dents on the back of the prayer box, 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. Chinese export jewelry became popular during the late Victorian period and persisted until the 1960s. During this period, Chinese craftsmen were considered by far the best in the world. The rich and wealthy would custom-order a piece through their local jeweler, who would send the design off to China to be made and sent back to Europe. This lengthy process was very expensive, making Chinese export pieces highly desirable, then and now. Chinese turquoise is considered a very valuable stone by the Chinese, second only to jade. In fact, Chinese Turquoise was often used to supplement or replace jade. Chinese turquoise was highly prized for its rarity and gorgeous, bright blue hues. Stones that exhibit a spiderweb matrix are quite rare and deeply coveted. Red coral has played an important part in Chinese art, culture, and style throughout history and into the 21st century. Red coral has been used as an ornamental stone or material in Chinese jewelry, carvings, and sculptures because of its vibrant variety of red hues. In ancient times, red coral was delivered to China by the Silk Roads from Italy, by sea from the Persian Gulf, and from the Mediterranean Sea via the Indian Ocean. The amount of natural red color has dramatically decreased in recent years due to environmental factors and coral harvesting. The quantity of manufactured coral on the market has increased as the popularity of Chinese red coral continues. Domestic US: All items ship within two business days of receiving payment. Buyers will have 3 base shipping options to choose from depending on the needed speed of delivery. Pricing on single and multi-purchase transactions can be seen below:Auction Items: Base shipping + $2.00 per additional gold item & $1.00 per additional Buy-It-Now itemsBIN Items: Base shippingBase Shipping: USPS First Class: $6.00 fully insured, estimated 3-5 business days USPS Priority Mail: $15.00 fully insured, estimated 2-3 business days USPS Priority Express: $35.00 fully insured, overnight deliveryInternational: All packages are sent via USPS and pricing is based on buyer location. Each customer will receive a revised invoice at the close of the auction with an updated shipping rate. We will combine shipping on multiple purchases for Base shipping. We do not undervalue packages for customs, please do not ask us to do so. What you pay is what we will claim on your customs form. Please take this into consideration before placing your bid. Many forms of payment accepted. 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Price: 210 USD

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado

End Time: 2025-01-25T03:38:46.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6 USD