Antique Vintage Deco 14k Gold Chinese 14 mm Carved Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace

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Antique Vintage Deco 14k Gold Chinese 14 mm Carved Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace:
$306.51

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The Piecesale Estimate:$1,000 - $2,000
Age Circa:Retro C. 1940-1950
Markings: 14k on the clasp
Country of Origin: China
Brand: Unknown
Gram Weight:162.80 Grams
Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold
Metal Melt Value:-- (Value is All-Inclusive Weight)
Material: BlueSilk String
Main Stone: Lapis Lazuli
Main Stone Measurements/Color:The beads measure 14 mm in diameter. The beads feature a collector\'s grade blue hue with a heavy gold matrix within each bead.
Accent Stone: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color: --
Stone Treatment: The stones appear to be untreated, but we are not certified Gemologists and cannot be sure.
Stone Cuts:Bead
Item Measurements:The necklace measures 23.5\" long.
Closure/Clasp Type:Fish Hook Clasp
Link Type:Bead
Pendant Type: --
Notable Features: This necklace would have been hand made during the Retro Era! The necklace includes 36 HUGE Lapis Lazuli beads throughout the necklace! The beads measure in at 14 mm in diameter and have all been hand strung on a blue silk string that supports them perfectly and is double knotted between each bead to ensure they do not damage each other with friction. Each Lapis bead includes a deep collector\'s grade hue with a heavy gold matrix within each bead that gives off a night time star & galaxy appearance that is incredibly rare to find in these stones. The necklace is finished off with a fish hook clasp that is decorated with a solid slightly carved gold design. This is a heavy statement necklace. You can feel the weight of this incredible piece when you hold it in your hands or wear it around your neck. It is incredible!
Damage: Age appropriate wear.
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The HistoryThis beautiful piece comes from the Art Deco Era! 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.
During the Art Deco Period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Retro jewelry refers to pieces created in the 1940’s and 1950’s, a period during which jewelry designers were largely influenced by the changes accompanying World War II. As the name of the period suggests, these designs reflect an infusion of futuristic vision with elements inspired by preceding periods, encompassing a variety of gemstones, shapes, and materials.
Chinese Export jewelry became popular during the late Victorian Period and lasted until the 1960\'s. In a lot of ways Chinese Export jewelry fashioned what we know of jewelry today. During these periods, Chinese Craftsmen, including Jewelers and Stone cutters, were considered by far the best in the world.
The rich and wealthy would have a piece custom ordered through their local jeweler whom was usually gifted at drawing a design to send off to contacts in China to craft and send back. As you can imagine, this was not cheap, that being said, these pieces are very rare and few have survived until today.
Chinese Stone cutters were considered some of the finest artisans in the world during the Vintage Era. They would carve western themes as well as the more rare traditional Eastern themes into their many pieces.
Historians believe the link between humans and lapis lazuli stretches back more than 6,500 years. The gem was treasured by the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Greece, and Rome. They valued it for its vivid, exquisite color, and prized it as much as they prized other blue gems like sapphire and turquoise.All packages are sent via USPS First Class Insured Mail unless another shipping option is chosen by the buyer. Buy It Now items ship for free (domestically). Shipping on sale items is priced as follows:

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