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Delightful - Art Deco Sterling Silver Pink & White Crystal Necklace. This pretty necklace is crafted from 925 sterling silver, tested and confirmed. Featuring 9 square cut crystal gems, Art Deco styling and quality craftsmanship. The necklace is comprised of delicate silver settings, which are expertly claw set with pink sapphire and clear coloured gems. The chain on the necklace is a belcher link design, which looks to be original to the piece. There is an extender, which allows the necklace to be worn at different lengths. This wonderful Art Deco era piece would make a perfect addition to any jewelry collection.

History: Rhinestones which are also known as diamantes or paste date back as far as the thirteenth century where they were first made from Czechoslovakian or Bohemian hand blown glass. The term rhinestone came along later, when rock crystals were discovered in and around the shores of the river Rhine in Austria.

Silver's history is long. The first evidence of silver mining dates back to 3000 B.C., in Turkey and Greece, according to the RSC. Ancient people even figured out how to refine silver. They heated the silver ore and blew air over it, a process called cupellation.

The Art Deco Movement encompasses the 1920s and 30's, or the period between the wars. There was an overlap and transition from one movement to another and, in general, had it not been for the First World War, the Art Deco period would have begun earlier.

Measurements: Necklace 16 (without extender) -19" (with extender)

Stone Size: Crystal 8.00 mm x 8.00 mm

Weight: 5.90 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: Czechoslovakia

Date: Circa 1920