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The Piece
sale Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
Age Circa: Art Deco 1920 - 1940
Markings: 925 under the koi fish carving
Country of Origin: China
Brand: Unknown
Gram Weight: 93.7 Grams
Metal Type:.925 Sterling Silver
Metal Melt Value: -- (Value is All-Inclusive Weight)
Material: --
Main Stone: AKA Red Coral
Main StoneMeasurements/Color:The beads measure 7 mm in diameter. The koi fish carving measures 1.75\" long by 0.75\" wide. Deep Ox Blood Crimson Red hue throughout.
Accent Stone: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color: --
StoneTreatment: The stones appear to be untreated, but we are not certified Gemologists and cannot be sure.
Stone Cuts:Polished Round Bead. Carved Koi Fish
Item Measurements: The necklace has three strands that graduate in size. The shortest strand measures 18.5\" long, and the second strand measures 19\" long, and the last strand measures 19.5\" long!
Closure/Clasp Type:Push in clasp
Link Type: Beads
Pendant Type: --
Notable Features: This necklace was hand made during the Art Deco Era and is a classic Chinese Export piece! The necklace includes three strands of AKA coral that have been hand strung on red dyed silk strings that have been double knotted between each bead to ensure they do not damage each other with friction. The coral beads measure 7 mm in diameter and all feature a smooth polished surface that looks beautiful. Each coral bead features an incredible Ox Blood Crimson Red hue that you can only find in AKA coral. The piece also includes a Koi fish carving on the clasp that features an incredible amount of detail and style. The carving is complete with carvings of the face, each scale on its body, and even its long detailed tail. AKA coral is extremely rare and valuable. Don\'t miss out on this amazing piece of history!
Damage: Age appropriate wear.
*Display items do not come with purchase, item only, unless otherwise noted.*The HistoryThis piece comes from the Art Deco Era! 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.
During the Art Deco Period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Chinese Export jewelry became popular during the late Victorian Period and lasted until the 1960\'s. In a lot of ways Chinese Export jewelry fashioned what we know of jewelry today. During these periods, Chinese Craftsmen, including Jewelers and Stone cutters, were considered by far the best in the world.
The rich and wealthy would have a piece custom ordered through their local jeweler whom was usually gifted at drawing a design to send off to contacts in China to craft and send back. As you can imagine, this was not cheap, that being said, these pieces are very rare and few have survived until today.
Chinese Stone cutters were considered some of the finest artisans in the world during the Vintage Era. They would carve western themes as well as the more rare traditional eastern themes into their many pieces.
Red coral was extremely popular in China during the Art Deco Era. The most elegant and unique red coral during the time is known as \"AKA\" coral, which features an ox blood crimson red hue that is mostly solid throughout. This hue of red cannot be found in any other coral, which led to this coral becoming extremely expensive to own!All packages are sent via USPS First Class Insured Mail unless another shipping option is chosen by the buyer. Buy It Now items ship for free (domestically). Shipping on sale items is priced as follows:
- Gold: $8.00 + $1.00 per additional gold item & silver items combine for free
- Silver: $4.00 + $1.00 per additional gold item & silver items combine for free
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