Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Etruscan Lapis Lazuli Cuff Bracelet 33.1g

Description

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Listing Description by: Dayna M.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings:
"925" on the inside of the band, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
33.1 grams
Metal Type:
.925 sterling silver
Material:
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Main Stone:
Lapis Lazuli
Main Stone Measurement/Color:
Length:
10.95 mm
Width:
23.04 mm
Color:
Opaque deep blue hues with mottled white hues and gold speckling
Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurement/Color:
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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:
Oval
cabochon
Item Measurements:
Inner circumference and wearable length:
6.5"
The cuff gap provides an additional:
0.99"
Band width:
0.63" to 1.40"
Bracelet Type:
Cuff bracelet
Closure/Clasp Type:
This bracelet is meant to be worn over the wrist through the cuff gap
Link Type:
Rounded and polished sterling silver
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Deco era in the Etruscan style
Composed of .925 sterling silver
The middle of the cuff features a beautiful bezel set lapis lazuli stone with deep blue hues with mottled white hues and gold speckling
A rope twist and line motif adorns the sterling silver cuff as well as repousse swirls and designs classic to the Etruscan style
The inside of the band is smooth and polished
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely. The silver can be polished using a polishing cloth if so desired.
*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.
Etruscan Revival jewelry was first popularized during the early 1800s when an Etruscan tomb was discovered just outside of Rome. Upon its discovery, jewelers worked to imitate and understand the metalworking techniques with which the jewelry was made. Not only was Etruscan jewelry a luxurious addition to the Victorian styles of the day. But it introduced new ideas and decorations. These Etruscan tombs contained jewelry adorned with long and flowing geometric lines and motifs, mythological imagery and scenery, and celestial elements. The techniques of repoussé, filigree, and granulation are all attributed to the Etruscans.
Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Greece, Egypt, and even the Hopewell periods in the American southeast. Reverse side hammering was also used to add detail to the front, creating intricate patterns using grooves, indentations, and channeling. The piece was then carefully polished to create a hollow, eye-catching treasure.
Prized for its intense blue hue and unique gold speckling, lapis lazuli has been mined since approximately 7000 BC. Some of the oldest and finest lapis lazuli mines can be found in Afghanistan, particularly in the Badakhshan province, where several mines are still in operation. From the Indus Valley Civilization to the ancient Egyptians and artists of Medieval Europe, lapis lazuli has been a highly prized and sought after stone. Popular not only in jewelry, lapis lazuli was also ground into powder by Renaissance artists, who used it to create the expensive ultramarine blue pigment used in oil paintings. Throughout human history, lapis lazuli has been carved and crafted into stoneware, jewelry, and other decorative items. Its rich blue pigment and eye-catching gold speckling make the stone highly prized in antique and modern jewelry alike.
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