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Sapphire Artistry - Art Deco Sterling Silver Signed 'Birks' Paste Pendant & Chain. This exquisite piece is crafted from 935 Silver (high grade), hallmarked 935, Birks, and Germany. Featuring numerous paste gemstones ranging from emerald cut, and round cut gems, Art Deco era styling and quality workmanship. This lovely antique pendant is beautifully crafted with expertly bead set, and bezel set jewels. The Kashmir blue coloured sapphire paste gemstone displays a beautiful royal blue colour, whilst the diamond paste is clear, bright and sparkly. The chain is a vintage belcher link design, which looks perfect with the pendant. The chain features a secure spring ring clasp, which is in perfect working order. This Art Deco Necklace exudes femininity and elegance, such a beautiful piece! 

Comments: Art Deco era pieces made by Birks are a rare find. Beautiful design, and a quality piece. 

History: Paste jewellery dates back to France during the 18th century when a jeweller named Georges Frederic Stras began hand crafting fine-quality Paste jewellery in 1724. He was quickly then appointed as “Jeweller to the King”, and began making Paste jewellery for King Louis XV of France.

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. ... The silver does not react to the air, but the base metals such as lead and copper oxidize and separate from the precious metal.

Measurements: Pendant (including the bale) 59.00 mm x 13.00 mm   Chain 16" 

Stone Size: Paste (Sapphire Blue Emerald Cut) 10.00 mm x 4.00 mm  Paste (Round) 1.25 mm each 

Weight: 6.60 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Germany   Provenance: Canada, made for Birks. 

Date: Circa 1920