Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chrysoprase Marcasite Silver Bracelet

Chrysoprase gemstones are green, the name means 'Golden Apple' in Greek.

Our Art Deco 1920/30s bracelet features chrysoprase square gemstones set alongside marcasite stones in a geometric setting. The bracelet is set in silver. The Art Deco bracelet has traditional geometric patterns associated with this period of design.

The 'stone' known as Marcasite is actually pyrite. Pyrite is cut into small pointed or rounded facets to create marcasites. Their lustre is metallic and their brilliance comes from light reflecting off of the facets.  Marcasites were a fashionable alternative for diamonds as early as the 1700s. Marcasites were fashion in the mid-1800s seeing a revival in the 1920s/30s.

ERA

Art Deco - 1920s/30s

HALLMARKS

None, tested silver.

MEASUREMENTS

The bracelet measures 17.78cm / 7" in length and 1cm / 0.3" in width.

 

IS IT MY SIZE?

Bracelet Size: Small 

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CONDITION

The piece is in excellent condition.

SKU

2188

ABOUT US

Mayveda Jewellery was founded by Tiffany and Gillian. Inspired by their great, great Grandmother ‘Mayveda’ the brand was created to celebrate one-of-a-kind fine antique jewellery and expertly crafted designer vintage costume jewellery. Mayveda seeks pieces of jewellery of the highest quality and historical significance.

When we own a piece of antique or costume jewellery we become a custodian holding onto it and adding to it’s already rich history.