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A wonderfully long and characterful original Art Deco necklace, dating from approximately the 1920s to early 1930s.
Made from softly glowing apple-green glass beads, each elongated barrel-shaped bead has a beautiful cloudy, fibrous appearance reminiscent of satin glass or faux jade. The beads are individually joined with aged metal wire links, creating a fluid, wonderfully tactile necklace with all the movement and drama associated with flapper-era jewellery.
Its generous sautoir length allows it to be worn as one long strand or doubled for a layered look. The fresh green colouring is absolutely gorgeous and varies subtly from bead to bead, giving the necklace a wonderfully organic appearance.
Key features
- Original 1920s–early 1930s Art Deco necklace
- Long flapper-style sautoir design
- Apple-green satin-effect glass beads
- Elongated rounded barrel beads
- Individually hand-wired construction
- No fastening – slips easily over the head
- Can be worn long or doubled
- Beautiful aged patina to the metalwork
- An eye-catching piece of genuine antique jewellery
Measurements
- Total length: approximately 40 inches 20" drop
- Individual beads: approximately 15 mm long
Condition
This necklace is in wearable antique condition with age-related wear; however, it is delicate. Several beads have fine surface marks, internal variations and small chips consistent with their considerable age.
At three beads have old breaks or fractures: one appears to have been neatly rejoined. The metal links have darkened with age and retain their original patina and are very fine wire to careful wearing is required
- These imperfections are visible in the photographs and have been reflected in the price. Despite them, the necklace remains an exceptionally attractive and wearable survivor with enormous period character.
- Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
Styling ideas
Wear it full length over a simple black dress for instant flapper glamour, double it over a silk blouse, or layer it with other antique necklaces for a wonderfully eclectic look. The unusual apple-green shade also works beautifully with cream, chocolate brown, navy and deep burgundy.
A fabulous statement piece for an Art Deco jewellery collector, vintage lover or anyone drawn to genuinely timeworn accessories.
