Antique Vintage Deco 14k Gold Filled GF Sweetheart Child Locket Necklace 1.5g

Description

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Listing Description by: Dayna M.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings
: "14kt GF" and unidentified maker's mark (M) inside a diamond motif on the inside of the locket
, "1/20-14k GF"
on the clasp, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 1.5 grams
Metal Type
: 1/20 14k gold filled over base metal and black hills gold filled accents on pendant
Material
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Main Stone
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Main Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
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Stone Treatment
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Stone Cuts
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Item Measurements
:
Wearable length:
14"
Chain width:
1.63 mm
Pendant length:
0.64" (including bale)
Pendant width:
0.44"
Bale measurements:
2.09 mm length, 1.50 mm width
Closure/Clasp Type:
Spring ring clasp, standard bale
Link Type:
Parallel link chain
Pendant Type
: Drop
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Deco era in the sweetheart style
Composed of 1/20 14k gold filled over base metal
Features a beautiful heart-shaped locket pendant with floral and heart motifs
The necklace has a rose-colored flower and green-colored leaf black hills gold filled accents, giving a fun color to this piece.
This locket opens via a hinge at the side to reveal spaces to hold two photos
This pendant was strung on a parallel link chain that was completed with a spring ring clasp for secure wear
The necklaces small size chain indicates its for children
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. There is minor oxidation to the gold filled base metal on the inside of the pendent
, but this does not affect wear.  The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*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.
Sweetheart jewelry was an intensely romantic and patriotic fashion that began with World War I and remained through the end of World War II. Soldiers would gift these pieces of jewelry to their wives and sweethearts who remained at home while they were fighting overseas. Many materials and metals were rationed during the great wars, so these pieces were made of alternative materials, such as wood or plastic. Silver was not a rationed material, and was used to create higher quality pieces. This type of jewelry was a reminder and a promise to fighting soldiers all over the world.
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