Vtg Art Deco Sterling Silver Natural Citrine Flower Gold Vermeil Bracelet
Fresh looking, soft wear is noticeable only on close inspection. Silver setting has a bright patina with minor surface wear, no dents. Vermeial finish is bright with minor wear and thinning. Citrine sparkles with crisp faceting and no chips or surface wear. Clasp is original and secure (safety chain is a later addition). Tests for sterling silver, natural citrine. Made by hand or in small groups of similar styles, vintage jewelry is individualistic with its own special story. Classic Art Deco design with floral motif combined with geometric shaped links. Use of natural citrine to bring floral color, stones have a brilliant cut and are open at back for maximum light and sparkle. Links are solidly made yet thin, draping smoothly across wrist for a light and tactile feel when worn. Sparkle has been a key element of jewelry design and the way gemstones are cut for centuries – as well as an indication of quality. For example, the bezel-set brilliant cut was developed to enhance the light-reflecting qualities of gemstones, like diamonds in the light. In addition during the Georgian era, the rose cut diamond became popular as the cut sparkled beautifully in candlelight. Facets, special raised prong and open back settings, and movement all serve to promote play with light and make for stunning pieces. Art Deco is one of the first truly international styles, that influenced the design of buildings, furniture, fashion and of course, jewelry. The movement was given a name from the international exposition of Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, that was held in Paris in 1925 and largely dedicated to the jewelry arts. Born out of ideas of modernism and the Industrial Age, this manifested into designs that used Cubism’s bold abstraction and rectilinear shapes and combined them with intricate patterning, bold color and symmetry. High-end jewelry design houses like Cartier and Boucheron set the trends in gold and gemstones, which were then emulated by costume jewelry companies in glass or perhaps plastics, and brought to the masses. _gsrx_vers_1326 GS 8.4.1 (1326). This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Bracelets & Charms”. The seller is “oxfordjewel” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
- Main Stone Creation: Natural
- Color: Gold
- Main Stone Color: Yellow
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Jewelry Department: Fine
- Main Stone: Citrine
- Vintage: Yes
- Brand: Unbranded
- Type: Bracelet
- Department: Women
- Metal Purity: 925
- Era: Art Deco (1915-1935)
- Style: Link
- Base Metal: Sterling Silver
- Original/Reproduction: Original