SIGNED Maker PLATINON Jade Glass Open Back Paste Art Deco Vintage Riviere Necklace Bridal Special Gift Downton top Gatsby Rare

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A rare and unusual necklace with both clear cut glass pastes as well as beautiful marbled green satin glass to emulate jade. The clear pastes are faceted with table cutting to the top and with a point to the lower edge and the 'jade' glass is moulded. Each is ribbed on both sides giving a carved effect and the glass is very smooth to the touch. The necklace is decorated with three of the clear glass pastes, each being claw set in its own individual setting, interspersed with one of the 'carved jade' ones. the soft greens are set off perfectly by the sparkling clear stones.

The open settings allow the light to flood through and play with the facets to perfection. They are all hand linked to each other and are very fluid around the neck. The links are all closed (soldered) indicating that this was a very expenisve piece in its day. The necklace fastens with a secure ring bolt clasp and the jump ring on the other side is signed. It is very rare indeed to find a piece with a Maker's mark from this era.

A kind Member has written in to say that the piece is PLATINON. Platinon was made in England in the 1920s to take the place of platinum which was no longer being used for jewellery as it was needed for the war effort. Platinon had the same qualities as Platinum. Although the stamp is partially worn it would seem to be so but there is also an individual Makers Mark that is rare to find.

The riviere has been around for centuries and as it is a design that has never been bettered it will probably be around for centuries to come. Completely simple and perfect.

Just over 16.1 inches long which is a wonderful size for this age of necklace. A couple of little flea bites viewed under a glass but nothing imo to spoil this wonderful rare piece. The necklace needs a clean and will be that much top better as the last few pastes show residue on the reverse and as there is residual dust left in the ribs of the last few 'jade' sections which i did not see before the photos.

A magnificent piece and of course would be perfect for a Bride on her special day. Much lovelier in real life as my photography is not brilliant and my camera adds a wash of grey to everything eg the cloth is a lovely rich clotted cream and not grey!



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