Antique Vintage Art Nouveau 14k Rose Gold Filled GF Diamond Starburst Scarf Clip

Description

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Item Description by: Cait P.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910
Markings:
Unidentified maker's mark (F-P. Co.) on the back of the clip, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
F-P. Co.
Gram Weight:
4 grams
Metal Type:
14k rose gold filled over base metal
Material:
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Main Stone:
Single point diamond
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
Diameter:
1.0 mm
Color:
sparky and eye-clean
Antique diamond measurements do not correlate to modern diamond carat weight estimation guides, as the stones were hand-cleaved and are less uniform
Accent Stone:
--
Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
--
Stone Treatment:
The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts:
Single point
Item Measurements:
Length:
0.45"
Width:
0.85"
Collectible Type:
Scarf clip
Men's or Women's:
Unisex
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Nouveau era
Composed of 14k rose gold filled over base metal
The face of the clip features a sparkly diamond in the center of a chased starburst motif
A hinged clip clasp completes the piece, allowing it to be worn on a variety of accessories, including a scarf, as it was traditionally designed to be worn
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. There is some wear to the rose gold, revealing the base metal beneath it; however, this does not affect wear or the overall appearance. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.”  This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period.  This era focused on women, and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a standard material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.
Diamond is derived from the Greek word, “adamas,” which means “unbreakable.” Diamonds are extremely rare, with the earliest diamonds being discovered in India around the 4th century BC and being traded along the Silk Road; the trade route between India and China. During the latter half of the 18th century, diamonds were discovered in South Africa. Diamonds are renowned for their strength and brilliance of color and ability to reflect and disperse light. This is what gives them such a brilliant sparkle. Colors range in blue, yellow, brown, green, purple, pink, orange, and red; the less color a diamond has, the higher its grade is. Diamonds range from 1 billion to 3.5 billion years old, and because of their age and qualities, have become the symbol for love across many cultures.
Chasing is a metalworking technique that uses a nail-like tool and hammer to hand etch patterns onto a metal surface. This process creates a design that is sunk into the front of the surface using indentations, grooves, and channels. Chasing is thousands of years old and was a very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today.
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