Antique Vintage Art Deco 925 Sterling Silver Jade HEAVY Pin Brooch Locket 22.1g

Description

We have similar Jade 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 "Jade" or "Deco" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Megan E.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings
: "925 Sterling" and an unidentified maker's mark "PLATH" with three lines on the back of the locket,
tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Plath
Gram Weight
: 22.1 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Jade
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Length
:
27.2 mm
Width:
19.1 mm
Color:
Opaque dark green hue
Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
:
--
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
: Polished oval cabochon
Item Measurements
:
Length:
1.59"
Width:
1.25"
Depth:
0.84"
Closure/Clasp Type:
Standard bale; pin stem with locking "c" clasp
Link Type:
--
Pendant Type
: --
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Deco era in the fashion of a pin brooch and a locket
Showcases a heavy locket with a push-in closing mechanism and a small silver tab to open
A sterling silver plate below the locket gives the piece more dimension and has swirling accents along the border
Features a large jade stone on top of the locket, green in hue and opaque
Composed of .925 sterling silver and can fit a picture or object approximately 1.19" long and 0.82" wide
Completed with a pin stem with a locking "c" clasp for secure and comfortable wear
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. There is slight tarnish present on the front and back of the locket. 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.
Jade is one of the oldest and most important gemstones, with a history dating over 7,000 years. Nephrite is more common than jadeite and although it is slightly softer than jadeite, it is considered tougher due to its denser structure. Nephrite was derived from the Greek word for kidney because it was thought that it could cure kidney disease. Up until around 1863, Nephrite was believed to be the same as Jadeite. Nephrite can be distinguished from Jadeite from its lower level of translucency and luster. Traditional Chinese jade typically refers to nephrite since there are no actual jadeite deposits located in China. Nephrite jade was used mostly in pre-1800 China, and is rare to see today. Green nephrite is considered the most valuable nephrite, but translucent, white nephrite was considered the most valuable up until the introduction of fine Imperial jadeite jade during the 18th century.
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