A large aqua stone sits at the center of this pendant like a pool of clear seawater, ringed with a halo of faux seed pearls. It dates to the 1950s–1960s and is made in the Victorian revival style. The pierced frame is built from curling scrolls and small shell motifs, with four turquoise-blue rhinestones set at the corners. The openwork keeps it light enough to wear every day, and the color and detail give it the feel of an heirloom.
Materials
Gold-tone metal, aqua and blue rhinestones, faux pearls
Details
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Era: 1950s–1960s
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Style / design notes: Victorian revival openwork frame with scrolls and shell motifs, and a halo of faux seed pearls around the center stone
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Stone or material notes: Prong-set oval faceted aqua rhinestone center, with four round turquoise-blue rhinestone accents
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Function: Pendant necklace on a fine serpentine chain with a lobster clasp
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Color: Gold tone, aqua, turquoise, cream
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Condition: Good vintage condition. The foil behind the center stone has speckled with age, which shows as flecks through the glass. Light wear to the gold tone.
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Measurement: 18" chain
Collected by Mineral and Matter
