Antique Vintage Art Deco Retro Sterling Silver Danish Wood Inlay Disk Necklace. This product data sheet is originally written in English. We have similar Danish items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Gram Weight: 35.2 Grams.
Main Stone Carat Weight/Color: Measures 1.02 in diameter, Natural dark brown hue with darker grainy inclusions. Stone Treatment: Wood is a natural stone. Stone Cuts: Carved and Polished Wood Disk. Item Measurements: The necklace has a wearable length of 28" and features a 1.26" in diameter wood disk pendant. Each of the long sterling silver links measures 2.58 long by 2 mm wide.
Link Type: Polished Sterling Silver Links. Notable Features: This necklace was handmade during the Retro period of the Art Deco era. The Retro period was defined by a return to the unique in the jewelry world, with a specific focus on keeping jewelry metallically light and moving towards the use of gemstones rather than exclusively diamonds. This necklace would have been inspired by the Scandinavian style of the era, specifically the Georg Jensen jewelry style.

This style features a marriage of contemporary styles and traditional Danish motifs to create jaw-dropping pieces of jewelry. This necklace features a dark brown wood disk. This disk would have been hand carved and polished into its current shape.

The wood features it's natural grain which is a darker brown than the rest of the disk, adding to the natural motif of the item. This wood is held in place using a.

The necklace itself is composed of long sterling silver links that taper from flat and wide on either end to round and thin in the center. The style of these links adds a kinetic touch to this gorgeous item.

Each of the long sterling silver links is connected by a circular link. This necklace has a wearable length of 28 which means the pendant falls in the center of the bust when the necklace is being worn. Held securely with a hook clasp, this lovely necklace is sure to impress. Don't miss your opportunity to own this incredible piece of Danish history. The wood disk has somewhat lifted out of the sterling silver bezel, though the wood is absolutely secure in it's setting. The item also has some tarnish, which adds to the character of this item.

The price of this item has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. 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 specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.

Retro jewelry refers to pieces created in the 1940s and 1950s. This was a period during which jewelry designers were largely influenced by the changes stemming from World War II. These designs reflect an infusion of futuristic vision with elements inspired by preceding periods, encompassing a variety of gemstones, shapes, and materials. Materials used commonly in Retro jewelry are gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the use of platinum. Designs can be masculine, geometric and modern, or softer, more feminine and floral.

Tostrup, Marius Hammer, and David-Andersen adapted the basse-taille and plique-à-jour techniques for jewelry production. Most of these enameled pieces reflected the reigning Art Nouveau trends of bright colors and densely layered floral shapes. In Denmark, the Arts and Crafts movement was known as skønvirke, or "beautiful work, " and its jewelry makers relied heavily on a sculptural quality achieved through repousse or chasing. Skønvirke pieces were typically made in silver, sometimes set with cabochons of precious stones, and relied on motifs of flowers or birds like the concurrent Art Nouveau style. This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Necklaces & Pendants".

The seller is "abeautifultimeco" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Style: Chain
• Modified Item: No
• Metal Purity: 925
• Jewelry Department: FINE
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Denmark
• Type: Necklace
• Brand: Unbranded
• Main Stone: wood