Description
Ethereal
in 10k White and Rose Gold
“Ethereal,” accurately describes this delicately detailed, authentic Art Deco necklace. This piece was created out of 10k White Gold, and weighs approximately 4.94 grams. The length of the necklace is 15″.
The design details are incredibly delicate and include dainty, detailed flowers, created in rose gold. The geometric design of the chain, is a testament to the Art Deco Period.
In the center, is an eye catching, emerald cut gemstone, measuring approximately 11 x 13mm. This gemstone is beautifully surrounded by detailed filligree, with tiny Rose Gold flowers, gracing each side.
Few of these delicate necklaces survived the last 100 years. The 10k White Gold used to manufacture this necklace, was likely chosen for its strength, as the necklace is incredibly delicate.
Art Deco Jewelry and Synthetic Gemstones
We are passionate about the authenticity of our gemstones at the Earth Mined Sapphire Company, but we do make educated exceptions. Synthetic sapphires, rubies, emeralds and other colorful gemstones, were often used by designers and goldsmiths, during the Edwardian and Art Deco periods, as colorful gemstones were in high demand, for many years. Color of gemstones, was very important to designers, goldsmiths and jewelers.
Synthetic gemstones should never be removed or replaced, for doing so, would damage the original design. The synthetic gemstones that were often, but not always used, during this period. Synthetic gemstones do not devalue an authentic piece of Art Deco or Edwardian jewelry. Many times the synthetic gemstones serve to assist in authentication.
White Gold and Rhodium Plating
White Gold and Rhodium Plating.
Rhodium is a member of the Platinum family. It is a precious and extremely expensive metal. Depending on the market, Rhodium can cost twice that of gold and platinum.
The basis of all gold jewelry, is 24k pure gold, which is yellow.
Jewelry made of “White Gold” (10k, 14k, 18k) is almost always plated with Rhodium, as it is nearly impossible to mix pure yellow gold with other metals, to create the white color used in jewelry design. Rhodium resists scratching and tarnishing, giving a white, reflective appearance many designers, jewelers and jewelry owners desire.
