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Antique Silver Necklace in Black & White Contrast, Germany c. 1920


€ 239.00 *
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Antique Silver Necklace in Black & White Contrast, Germany c. 1920
Antique Silver Necklace in Black & White Contrast, Germany c. 1920
Description
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With the emergence of the geometric design language of Art Deco, black materials also celebrated their triumphant advance. From the beginning of the 1920s, entire pages can be found in old jewelry catalogs dedicated solely to onyx jewelry, for example. But it took a lot of courage! Because even shortly before that, throughout the 19th century, black materials were reserved for mourning jewelry. Only slowly did they emerge from this context and begin to be considered chic and understated. As late as 1922, one could read in the American The Jewelers' Circular: "The Daily Mail advises that women are no longer guided by superstition in their choice of jewels. Jett and onyx are now very popular." (Vol. 84, February 22, 1922, p. 49) This necklace also dates from this period and is entirely in keeping with the aesthetic ideals of its time. The showpiece is a pear-shaped pendant set with a black inlay of early plastic, in the center of which a wax pearl shimmers. It is framed all around by engraved silver elements in which marcasite is set. The piece of jewelry can be worn with its original silver chain, on which two further ornamented decorative pieces turn the pendant into a necklace.
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Antique Silver Necklace in Black & White Contrast, Germany c. 1920
Beautiful Appearance
€ 239.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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