Antique Vintage Deco White Metal Gatsby Style Paste Geometric Scarf Clip 19.8g

Description

We have similar Paste and Art Deco items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Paste" or "Deco" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Item Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings:
Illegible mark on the back of the clip, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
19.8 grams
Metal Type:
White metal
Material:
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Main Stone:
Paste
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
Diameter:
1.1 mm to 1.6 mm
Length
: 3.87 mm to 4.9 mm
Width
: 1.86 mm to 2.49 mm
Color:
translucent, colorless hue
Accent Stone:
--
Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
--
Stone Treatment:
Paste is a manufactured stone. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts:
Round cut and rectangular step cut
Item Measurements:
Length:
1.77"
Width:
1.77"
Collectible Type:
Scarf clip
Men's or Women's:
Unisex
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Deco era
Composed of white metal
Features many sparkling round and rectangular step cut paste stones
These translucent, colorless stones are arranged across the geometric face of the clip in classic Gatsby style
Completed with a hinged clip to be worn on a scarf
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. There is minor facet wear to several paste stones, which is not noticeable when worn. 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 Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
White metal refers to the many different alloys that are used to make light colored metal. White metal is often the basis for items such as, but not limited to, silverware, ornaments, and jewelry. It is one of the most popular and common types of metal used by manfacturers.
French jeweler Georges Frédéric Strass created “paste” as an alternative to diamonds during the Georgian era. Leaded glass was cut and polished with a metallic powder until it shimmered brightly like a diamond in the light. These white “diamante” or “strass” stones were wildly popular with the glamorous Parisians, and eventually paste stones were colored to mimic other precious gemstones.
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