Vtg 1930s Art Deco Amethyst Glass outlets Marquise Cut Silver Filigree Bracelet

Era: 1930s
Length: 6 5/8" (inside circumference)
Width: 5/8"
Material: Alloy (does not have silver/gold content), glass
Mark: Unidentified maker mark at interior

Why You'll Love It
A true showstopper. With its dramatic silhouette, this 1930s filigree bracelet dons a bold, deep purple stone that just can't be ignored. The dramatically sized, marquise-cut glass is saturated by a vibrant violet hue. At either side, tiny paste inset in a geometric design, adds just the right amount of shimmer.

Condition and Quality
● Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. No dents.
● Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the glass.
● All clear stones are intact and in place. Some have darkening and yellowing.
● Secure, original clasp.

Collector Note
On Unique Shapes. Gemstones are time consuming to cut, requiring a high degree of skill from a trained craftsperson, and glass cabochons can be equally outlets complicated to manufacture on a large scale while keeping costs down. These constraints are only a few of the reasons you often see similar shapes of stones used in jewelry. When an unusual shape or cut is used, the manufacturer has made a decision to make something different. Look for out-of-the-ordinary shapes, like the demilune for example, for a striking look as well as a unique find.

On Art Deco. Art Deco is one of the first truly international styles, that influenced the design of buildings, furniture, fashion and of course, jewelry. The movement was given a name from the international exposition of Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, that was held in Paris in 1925 and largely dedicated to the jewelry arts. Born out of ideas of modernism and the Industrial Age, this manifested into designs that used Cubism's bold abstraction and rectilinear shapes and combined them with intricate patterning, bold color and symmetry. High-end jewelry design houses like Cartier and Boucheron set the trends in gold and gemstones, which were then emulated by costume jewelry companies in glass or perhaps plastics, and brought to the masses.