Antique C. 1940 Art Deco 14k Gold Lustrous 8 mm Cultured Pearl Diamond Necklace!

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Specializing in Fine Antique Vintage Jewelry & Collectibles$8.00 insured shipping!Antique C. 1940 Art Deco 14k Gold Lustrous 8 mm Cultured Pearl Diamond Necklace!Details....History....Description:Gemstone Wholesale PricePriceless, antique Cultured Pearls are very very rare!Diamond Wholesale Price--Gold Melt Value--These prices come from GIA recognized Gem Guide , THE wholesale price guide for dealers. These values do not dictate what a piece is worth. This is the price a piece would be worth if stripped down and melted to its bare materials.This beautiful necklace was made during one of the most revolutionary times for jewelry, the Art Deco Period! The Deco Period is known for their hand made craftsmanship and specific elegant style that is still loved today.This beautiful necklace is made out of stunning 14k white gold and features gorgeous Cultured Pearls with a Diamond clasp!These gorgeous Cultured pearls are beautifully rounded and feature a stunningly smooth polished surface. The pearls are a gorgeous creme color and have a stunning luster despite their age. Each pearl is expertly hand strung along the entire necklace and measures in at a generous 8 mm in diameter.The necklace measures in at a choker length of 16.5" long and features a gorgeous white string that supports all of the beads on this necklace perfectly. The necklace is double knotted between each and every pearl to stop them from harming each other with friction damage.The necklace is finished off with a 14k white gold push in clasp that works perfectly and is decorated with a stunning Old European cut diamond! The Diamond features gorgeous facets that reflects light beautifully and is expertly set in the middle of the stunning gold work complimenting the style of the piece perfectly!The Old European cut was a cutting technique used in the early Victorian Period to the mid Art Deco Period and is one of the first cutting techniques known to man! This involved hand cleaving the gem stone or diamond into a round shape with rough facets and a high rise table. This cut is by far one of the more rare cuts out there due to a lot of these pieces being re cut to the modern round cut over the years.This stunning Pearl necklace looks even better in person, you do not want to miss out! Complete with large 8 mm cultured pearls, gorgeous gold work and even a lovely diamond this necklace has it all! Place your bid today and become the proud new owner of this lovely pearl necklace.Any ring boxes or props in the images above are NOT included in your purchase. Items only.Age CircaC. 1940Accent StoneDiamondMarkings14kMain Stone Carat Weight/Color/ClarityCremeGram Weight29.5Accent Stone Carat Weight/Color/Clarity--Metal TypeWhite GoldStone CutsRoundedMetal Purity14kSizable by Your Local Jeweler--Ring Size--Item MeasurementsThe necklace measures 16.5" long.Main StoneCultured PearlNo Questions Asked 14 Day Return PolicyYES! Always*Due to the age of some of these pieces some items will not be stamped. The National Stamping Act was not enacted until 1906, before 1906 jewelry was not legally required to have a karat mark. This is one way to date items prior to the Art Nouveau time period.XRF-Spectrometer Gun : All of our jewelry is verified and guaranteed though an x-ray florescent-spectrometer test. This test conducts and determines the exact alloy content within the metal without damaging the piece like scratch and acid testing. Please be aware if you take an item to be tested by a jeweler, jewelers use scratch testing and electronic testing. These methods are only accurate 50% of the time, these are cheap, ineffective, and damaging ways to test to gold purity of an item. The XRF requires specialized training in order to correctly read the results. This i... read more

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