We have similar Chinese items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Age Circa: Art Deco C. Markings: 90% on the inside of the bracelet. Country of Origin: China. Gram Weight: 21.7 Grams. Main Stone Measurements/Color. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Item Measurements: The bracelet has a wearable inside circumference of about 7.5. The diameter measures 2.5. The top of the bracelet measures just over 0.30 measured north to south. Bracelet Type: Hinged Bangle. Closure/Clasp Type: The bracelet opens up via a push clasp and hinge along the side of it wide enough to fit the wrist through. Notable Features: This bracelet was handmade during the Art Deco era. The bracelet includes classic old world Chinese craftsmanship throughout its design. This sterling silver bangle is hollow with patterns composed of both intricate filigree as well as some details hand chiseled using the chasing technique. There are two main motifs composed by the filigree. These two images are that of the dragon and a phoenix, on opposite sides of this two piece bangle. While individually the dragon and the phoenix have their own symbolism in Chinese culture, together they are used to represent marital bliss as another form of the ever popular “yin-yang” symbol. Taking this into effect, we believe it might have been a wedding gift. This bracelet was made for export in China. Please don’t miss your chance to own this special part of history. Damage: Age appropriate wear. 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. Chinese export jewelry became popular during the late Victorian period and persisted until the 1960s. During this period, Chinese craftsmen were considered by far the best in the world. The rich and wealthy would custom-order a piece through their local jeweler, who would send the design off to China to be made and sent back to Europe. This lengthy process was very expensive, making Chinese export pieces highly desirable, then and now. Filigree metalworking is a delicate form of art and has been found as early as 3,000 BC in Mesopotamia. It was perfected by the Phoenicians and Etruscan civilizations between the 6th and 3rd centuries BC. It involves stamping out a design in metal and hand bending and twirling threads, combined with tiny beads, until a final motif emerges. It is reminiscent of lace and considered one of the most difficult metalworking processes. Filigree is still a very popular technique in India and Asia. Chasing is a metalworking technique that uses a nail-like tool and hammer to hand etch patterns onto a metal surface. This process creates a design that is sunk into the front of the surface using indentations, grooves, and channels. Chasing is thousands of years old and was very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today. Please take this into consideration before. The item “Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Chinese Dragon Phoenix Filigree Bracelet” is in sale since Sunday, October 7, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Bracelets”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Style: Hinged Bangle
- Metal Purity: .900
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Ethnic Origin: Chinese
- Country/Region of Manufacture: China
