{"product_id":"warm-summer-days-edwardian-art-nouveau-gold-fill-glass-topaz-pendant-14k-gold-fill-chain-edp034","title":"Warm Summer Days - Edwardian 'Art Nouveau' Gold Fill Glass Topaz Pendant \u0026 14K Gold Fill Chain (EDP034)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarm Summer Days - Edwardian 'Art Nouveau' Gold Fill Glass Topaz Pendant \u0026amp; 14K Gold Fill Chain. This lovely pendant is crafted from gold fill. The chain is crafted  from 14K gold fill, hallmarked 1\/20 14K GF. The pendant features one rectangular shaped faceted glass gemstone, Edwardian 'Art Nouveau' styling, and quality craftsmanship. This exquisite pendant is comprised of an expertly claw-set topaz glass gemstone, displaying yellowish\/orangey hues. The gallery exhibits wonderful floral, and shell motifs, which enhance the delicate circular frame. The pendants decoration extends to the top, which is attached to a secure double-ring bale. The chain is an antique belcher design, which features a spring ring clasp, in perfect working order. This pretty pendant looks wonderful when worn, truly a wonderful antique addition to any jewelry collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cspan\u003eGlass Jewelry has a rich history spanning over 3000 years, beginning with ancient Egyptian faience beads, and evolving through Roman \u003c\/span\u003eglassblowing. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout history, it has been used both as high-fashion adornment—such as Venetian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-wiz-uids=\"gTlbPb_d\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"GI370e\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi5x-fz7cOSAxVCMTQIHfzbDEcQgK4QegQIARAC\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAg\" data-processed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=safari\u0026amp;rls=en\u0026amp;q=millefiori\u0026amp;ie=UTF-8\u0026amp;oe=UTF-8\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwi5x-fz7cOSAxVCMTQIHfzbDEcQgK4QegQIARAC\"\u003emillefiori  \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand Georgian paste—and as affordable, colorful fashion jewelry, notably with Vauxhall glass and 20th-century costume pieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe history of gold-filled jewellery traces back to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eearly 19th century\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e England, where this technique was patented to create semi-precious and better-quality custom jewellery during the Victorian Era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAs long as gold filled pieces are well cared for, they can last \u003cb\u003ea lifetime\u003c\/b\u003e. Gold plated pieces, on the other hand, can last up to a year if kept away from water, wear, and heat. It's also worth mentioning that gold filled pieces with lower karat weight (9-14k) may be more durable than pieces with greater gold content. Victorian gold filled jewelry can last for centuries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eThe Edwardian era \u003cb\u003ecorresponds to the reign of King Edward VII in Great Britain\u003c\/b\u003e, whose short-lived governance (1901-1910) followed Victoria's long reign and preceded the modern House of Windsor in England. The \"Edwardian\" style broadly encompasses the years of 1901 through to 1919\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eThe Art Nouveau was a short -lived but impactful international decorative style (c. 1890-1910) aimed at breaking down traditional distinctions between fine and applied arts. Characterized by flowing, natural forms, \"whiplash\" curves, and floral imagery, it sought to create a modern style free from historical imitation. It influenced architecture, jewelry, and graphic arts, peaking briefly before World War I. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Pendant 42.50 mm x 22.50 mm    Chain 18\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Glass Topaz  11.00 mm x 10.50 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 3.70 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good      Note:The bale is a modern replacement, most likely because the original bale wore out from age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: England \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1900 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41289053470778,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_6056_83aee78d-a50f-4668-bfcc-b434f0f241f1.jpg?v=1773455903","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/warm-summer-days-edwardian-art-nouveau-gold-fill-glass-topaz-pendant-14k-gold-fill-chain-edp034","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}