We have similar Quartz and Retro items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing Description by: Cait P. Markings: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed.
Gram Weight: 15.8 grams. Smaller stone: 13.4 mm long, 15 mm wide, 8.7 mm in depth. Larger stone: 19.95 mm long, 15.55 mm wide, 9.15 mm in depth. Color: semi-translucent light pink hue.
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: Polished oval cabochon. Length, including the bale: 2.25. Bale opening: 10.35 mm long, 8.75 mm wide. Handmade during the Retro period of the Art Deco era. Feature two large rose quartz stones which are light pink in hue and semi-translucent.
Completed with a large standard bale. Light tarnish on the top of the bale gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely. This listing is for the item only. Retro jewelry was produced during the 1940s and 1950s and was representative of the bold and changing world that emerged from the Second World War. Retro jewelry is not only illustrative of the energetic and modernizing styles of the 40s and 50s, but it incorporated the elegance and luxury of jewelry styles past. Retro jewelry can frequently be found composed of bright gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the use of platinum.These designs are vibrant and beautiful and are a gorgeous example of the style of the rapidly evolving world. Also known as the heart stone, rose quartz displays a soft pink hue with wispy, cloud-like striations.
Rose quartz has been dated back to the ancient Romans, Egyptians and Greeks, who often used it as a gift to symbolize love and to prevent aging. The stone can be found in regions all over the globe and is used in jewelry in tons of different cultures. The item "Antique Vintage Deco Retro Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Necklace Pendant 15.8g" is in sale since Saturday, April 3, 2021. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Necklaces & Pendants". The seller is "abeautifultimeco" and is located in Fort Collins, Colorado.
This item can be shipped worldwide.