Age Circa: Art Deco C. Markings: Sterling on the underside of the dragons head. Country of Origin: China. Gram Weight: 73 Grams. Main Stone Carat Weight/Color. Accent Stone Carat Weight/Color. Item Measurements: The bracelet has a wearable length and circumference of 9.25. It also measures up to 9 mm thick. Closure/Clasp Type: Clip Ring Clasp. Notable Features: This bracelet is a Chinese Export from the Art Deco era! It is made in the Byzantine style with Biker look to it. This piece is very thick and heavy in silver value. The double dragon motif features hand-painted black enamel eyes that add a touch of character to the design. The dragons hold the clasp in their mouth, which has a circular hinged clip clasp. 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. The Byzantine Empire was formed in the 4th Century AD with the Roman Emperor Constantines conversion to Christianity. This religious conversion led to a blending of classical Greek and Roman culture with Christian ideologies and led to innovations in decorative arts that perfected Medieval jewelry techniques with Christian iconography. This ornately religious jewelry featured gemstones and bright enamels surrounded by intricate gold and silverwork, creating colorful and sumptuous pieces which were used to express status and to curry favor with the newly Catholic emperors. Enameling originally dates all the way back to the ancient Persians of Meenakari. The technique involves bonding powdered glass to a base, usually gold, by firing (heating and melting the glass onto the metal). The glass hardens to form a layer of pigment over the metal. Enamel is made of colored powdered glass or may include clear powdered glass that is mixed with colorful metallic pigments. It was used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Celts; and later the Chinese and Georgians. It resurged in popularity in the 20th century. It is primarily used on decorative art or jewelry, usually small in size. Besides jewelry, enamel can also be applied to glass, ceramic, stone, and various other materials. PLEASE WAIT FOR AN UPDATED INVOICE BEFORE PAYING FOR YOUR ITEMS. Thank you for your cooperation. The item “Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Chinese Byzantine Biker Dragon Bracelet” is in sale since Sunday, April 15, 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.
- Style: Bangle
- Country/Region of Manufacture: China
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Clasp Type: Bangle Bracelet
- Ethnic Origin: Chinese
- Metal Purity: .925
- Material: Enamel
