Pink Interlude - Art Deco Brass & Pink Foiled Paste Ornate Necklace (ADN077)

Pink Interlude - Art Deco Brass & Pink Foiled Paste Ornate Necklace. This gorgeous necklace is crafted from brass. The necklace features 3 oval cut faceted foiled paste (antique glass) gemstones, Art Deco era styling, and quality craftsmanship. This necklace is comprised with exquisite ornate shield-shaped galleries. Three of the galleries are expertly hand-set with beautiful (Pink Tourmaline Coloured) glass paste gemstones, displaying pinkish/orangey hue. The brass displays a lovely aged patina, which adds to the character of the antique piece. The chain is an antique belcher design, which still has its original clasp. This Art Deco era necklace looks beautiful when worn, truly a wonderful addition to any antique jewelry collection.

History: The use of glass in jewelry dates back to around the 1st century BCE when glassblowing was invented. This revolutionary technique allowed artisans to create more intricate and varied designs, leading to the proliferation of beautiful glass jewelry pieces.

Paste is a synonym for glass when used in the context of a gem material. Glass has been used as a gemstone imitation since ancient history for obvious reasons: it's transparent, can be colored in many ways and resembles all kinds of gemstones when polished.

While leaded glass has been used jewelry since at least the 1600s, Georges-Frédéric Strass, eventual Jeweler to the King of France, launched paste stones into Western fashion's mainstream in the 1720s. The origins of the term “paste” are debated, but the process and recipes are known.

By the 1900s, the Industrial Age, brought with it new technologies for manufacturing faux gems and edged out the artistry of the 18th century paste.

1930, when traditional Paste jewelery came to an end. This was due to Parisian Couture designers such as Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli ...

Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, has been used for centuries in the creation of jewelry. Its rich history can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley, where it was cherished for its durability and aesthetic appeal.

Measurements: Necklace 16"     Note: An extender can be added if needed. 

Stone Size: Paste Glass Gemstones  18.00 mm x 13.00 mm  and  10.00 mm x 8.00 mm 

Weight: 22.80 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Most likely Czechoslovakia 

Date: Circa 1920