Antique Vintage Nouveau 14k Yellow Gold Filled GF Salmon Coral Scarf Clip 22g

Description

We have similar Coral and Nouveau items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Coral" or "Nouveau" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Item Description by: Cait P.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910
Markings:
Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
22 grams
Metal Type:
14k yellow gold filled over base metal
Material:
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Main Stone:
Salmon coral
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
Diameter:
6.1 mm to 7.1 mm
Color:
opaque orange hue
Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts:
Carved and polished beads
Item Measurements:
Length:
1.75"
Width:
2.45"
Depth:
0.50"
Collectible Type:
Scarf clip
Men's or Women's:
Unisex
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Nouveau era
Composed of 14k yellow gold filled over base metal crafted into floral motifs that fan outward in the spray style
In the center of each flower is an orange salmon coral bead
Completed with a hinged clip accented with chased patterns of vines
Traditionally this piece would have been worn on a scarf
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. Minor oxidation on the 14k yellow gold filled over base metal gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely. There are cracks running through each of the stones; however, the stones are completely secure and, if desired, your local jeweler can replace the stones.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.”  This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period.  This era focused on women, and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a standard material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.
Salmon coral is harvested almost exclusively in the Mediterranean off the coasts of Italy, France, Spain, Algeria, and Tunisia. Salmon coral has widely been valued as the rarest and most beautiful of all coral types. During the Victorian era only the richest of the rich could afford to have this form of coral harvested and imported into Europe and North America.
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 a very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today.
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