Antique Vintage Deco Butterscotch Egg Yolk & Baltic Amber Bangle Bracelet 23.7g

Description

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Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Deco c. 1920 - 1940
Markings
: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 23.7 grams
Metal Type
: --
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Baltic Amber
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Length:
18.48 mm to 19.89 mm
Width
: 20.13 mm to 20.6 mm
Color:
semi-translucent lighter and darker orange hues with natural inclusions
Accent Stone
: Butterscotch egg yolk amber, lemon amber
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
:
Butterscotch egg yolk amber:
20.13 mm & 19.6 mm length, 20.77 mm & 20.88 mm width, semi-translucent buttery yellow hue with lighter yellow hues throughout
Lemon amber:
19.23 mm & 20.2 mm length, 20.32 mm & 20.25 mm width, semi-translucent vivid yellow hue with lighter yellow inclusions
Stone Treatment
: The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts
: Square cabochon cut
Item Measurements
:
Wearable length:
7.44"
Wrist gap
: 2.30"
Band width:
0.80"
Bracelet Type
: Bangle
Closure/Clasp Type
: This bracelet lacks a clasp and is meant to be worn over the wrist through the gap
Link Type
: Amber stones on expansion cord
Notable Features
:
Handmade during the Art Deco era
Features six Baltic amber stones, two Butterscotch egg yolk amber stones, and two lemon amber stones
The vivid buttery yellow hue of the Butterscotch egg yolk amber contrasts beautifully with the deeper orange hues of the Baltic amber
All of the stones showcase square cabochon cuts which gorgeously display their hues
The amber was strung on two strands of clear cord, which expands for easy wear over the wrist
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. There are remnants of what appears to be a tag attached to the cord in one area, which can easily be removed and does not affect wear.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Baltic amber is found only in northern Europe and accounts for much of the known amber in the world. Amber is an organic fossilized resin that is formed when sap exudes from pine trees and hardens over many years. It typically contains an internal matrix of materials, including water or gas bubbles, organic plant matter, or even insects. Baltic amber specifically comes from sap that is 35 to 50 million years old and came from trees that are now covered by the Baltic Sea. It has been used since ancient times to create jewelry and decorative ornaments, and has long been used in folk medicine for its healing properties.
Butterscotch and Egg Yolk ambers are rare varieties of organic fossilized resin found in Northern Europe. During the Victorian and Art Deco eras, these stones were highly prized above Baltic ambers for their opaque, rich yellow colors.
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