Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Gold Wash Portuguese TOPAZIO Bracelet 16.7g

Description

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Item Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings:
"Topazio 0,925 Portugal" on the back of one link, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Portugal
Brand:
Topazio
Gram Weight:
16.7 grams
Metal Type:
.925 sterling silver with a yellow gold wash
Material:
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Main Stone:
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Main Stone Measurements/Color:
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Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
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Stone Cuts:
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Item Measurements:
Wearable length
: 7.19"
Chain width
: 0.79"
Bracelet Type:
Chain/tennis bracelet
Closure/Clasp Type:
Spring ring clasp
Link Type:
Fancy floral filigree link chain
Notable Features:
Handmade in the Art Deco era in Portugal by Topazio, a jewelry line founded in 1934
Composed of .925 sterling silver with a yellow gold wash
The bracelet contains fancy chain links, each of is a beautiful floral motif
These filigree floral designs were bent and twisted by hand to form their raised style
Each floral link is connected to the next via smaller chain links
Completed with a spring ring clasp for secure wear
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. There is minor wear to the gold wash over sterling silver in some areas, exposing the sterling silver underneath. 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 1935. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Filigree metalworking is a delicate form of art and has been found as early as 3,000 BC in Mesopotamia. It was perfected by the Phoenicians and Etruscan civilizations between the 6th and 3rd centuries BC. It involves stamping out a design in metal and hand bending and twirling threads, combined with tiny beads, until a final motif emerges. It is reminiscent of lace and considered one of the most difficult metalworking processes. Filigree is still a very popular technique in India and Asia.
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