Vtg 1930s Art Deco Signed Czech Amethyst Glass Flower Dangle Pendant Necklace

  

Marked as Czech made, this 1930's necklace is a striking example of their expertise in glass jewelry. This piece has a golden and rich purple color palette that was made to simulate amethyst. A slender silhouette with a prominent pendant defines the profile of this necklace with three drops at the bottom dangling freely. While the variety of shapes and sizes of glass beads is noteworthy, extra care and attention was paid to the design of the pendant.

Floral and textural, it captures the Art Deco spirit in its combination of. With feminine floral organic motifs in its design. This piece is fresh looking and must have been tucked away and well taken care of as the minor amounts of wear are noticeable only on close inspection. The brass setting has a golden patina with very little darkening and no discoloration. The glass is fresh looking with a minor amount of surface wear and a few tiny chips by the bead holes that are noticeable only on very close inspection.

There is one prong setting missing from the central cabochon, at the top right, despite this the cabochon is still secure in the setting. There are no other irregularities to the setting or signs of solder or repair and the piece has a firm shape. Chain with the pendant dropping an additional 2 7/8 below that. Mark Czechoslov on a jump loop.

Czech or bohemian glass created from the end of the Victorian era through the mid-century was world-renowned for its unprecedented resemblance to natural gemstones. Skilled craftsman from the region engineered new methods of cutting and coloring glass to simulate the look of rubies, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and more. In addition, Czech glass jewelry makers were highly trained in the metalwork for the settings around the glass. The Czech region produced so many different styles (all of superb quality) that Czech glass pieces have become their own collectable category. Movement in jewelry is an indicator of a higher end piece, as it demonstrates that the designer considered how the jewelry would look and feel when it was actually worn.

For example, high-end pieces often adjust to different necklines or wrists for comfort and a seamless look. Other times, movement is strategically incorporated for gemstones to catch the light or to enhance the sparkle of a certain gemstone cut. _gsrx_vers_1233 GS 8.1.1 (1233).

The item "Vtg 1930s Art Deco Signed Czech Amethyst Glass Flower Dangle Pendant Necklace" is in sale since Monday, November 9, 2020. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Costume\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Necklaces & Pendants". The seller is "oxfordjewel" and is located in Altadena, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Style: Pendant
• Material: Glass
• Jewelry Type: Necklace
• Main Stone: Glass
• Brand: Czech
• Metal: Brass