Antique Vintage Nouveau Sterling Silver 10k Gold Filled Expansion Bracelet 32.2g

Description

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Listing Description by: Cait P.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910
Markings:
"Top Shell 1/20 10k Sterling" and an unidentified maker's mark (Gloria) on the inside of the links
, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
Gloria
Gram Weight:
32.2 grams
Metal Type:
.925 sterling silver, 1/20 10k yellow gold filled over base metal top shell
Material:
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Main Stone:
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Main Stone Measurements/Color:
Diameter:
19.65 mm
Color:
pearlescent white hue
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:
Polished round disk
Item Measurements:
Inner circumference and wearable length:
6.75" to 10.25"
Wrist gap:
2.5" to 3.5"
Band width:
0.55" to 0.90"
Bracelet Type:
Expansion bracelet
Closure/Clasp Type:
This item is meant to be worn over the wrist through the gap
Link Type:
Expandable sterling silver links topped with yellow gold filled over base metal shell
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Nouveau era
Composed of .925 sterling silver with a 1/20 10k yellow gold filled over base metal shell
Features a huge mother of pearl stone which is white and pearlescent
Adorning the top of the mother of pearl is a 1/20 10k yellow gold filled over base metal floral motif
The band of the bracelet is made out of curling links which can be pulled apart slightly to expand the band
At its smallest, the bracelet has a wearable length of 6.75" and at its largest, it measures 10.25", making it suitable for a variety of wrist sizes
Damage:
Age appropriate wear.
There is some wear to the yellow gold, revealing the base metal beneath it; however, this is not immediately noticeable and does not affect wear. 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 common 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.
Gold filled jewelry consists of an outer solid gold layer over a metal base, and 5% of its weight should be derived from gold. This solid layer of gold is laid over a base of sterling silver or some other kind of metal to produce a high-quality gold look.
Mother of Pearl is a beautiful type of organic mollusk shell lining that is made up of nacre, the same substance that coats pearls. It is a strong, iridescent material that is well suited to decorative arts, and has been used in art, jewelry and even architecture for thousands of years. Mother of Pearl is highly prized for its distinct, multi-colored pearlescent glow.
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