Antique Victorian Edwardian Citrine Topaz Glass Paste Pearl Pendant Necklace

Description

Details
Excellent.
Fresh looking, soft signs of wear are noticeable only on close inspection.
Setting has a golden patina with a slight amount of darkening in spots that makes the patina a little inconsistent.
No dents or imperfections to the shape or signs of repair.
Glass cabochons are smooth and gleaming with no chips or surface wear and the faceting is crisp and refractive.
Pearls are all in place and look original with a pearly finish.
Clasp is secure and original.
Chain is original to the pendant.
Era                 Late Victorian / Edwardian
Length           16
”
, with pendant dropping another 2 1/2” below that
Width             1 1/8
”
Mark              See photo
Weight            11 grams
Material          Alloy (does not test for silver or gold content), glass
Highlights
Made by hand or in small groups of similar styles, vintage jewelry is individualistic with its own unique history.
Tiered design is unique and detailed and the striking combination of cabochon shapes is special.
Elongated silhouette and sparkle is dynamic with large cabochons creating rich pools of color.
Setting is fairly thin and the necklace lays flush and delicately at your neck.
Col
lector Note
On Unique Shapes.
Gemstones are time consuming to cut, requiring a high degree of skill from a trained craftsman, and glass cabochons can be equally complicated to manufacture on a large scale while keeping costs down. These constraints are only a few of the reasons you often see similar shapes of stones used in jewelry. When an unusual shape or cut is used, the manufacturer has made a decision to make something different. Look for out-of-the-
ordinary
shapes, like the
demilune
for example, for a striking look as well as a unique find.
On Glass Made to Simulate Gemstones.
Glass has long been used by jewelers to simulate natural gemstones. For instance, during the Georgian era, black dot paste is a term that refers to a style of glass that was made to simulate the sparkle of natural diamonds. But in the 1940s, the use of glass to simulate gemstones ramped up more than ever before. World War II constrained both fine materials and pocketbooks, so more and more designers (including high-end designers) focused on glass to re-create the distinctive properties of different gems. High-end designers thus began making costume glass jewelry - but with the same attention to detail, high craftsmanship, and design skill that was applied to fine jewelry.
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_gsrx_vers_1281 (GS 8.3.5 (1281))