Description
Vintage Antique 1930s Art Deco Fancy Filigree Chrysoprase Pin This is a gorgeous fancy filigree rhodium/platinum plated and chrysoprase cabachon pin. The stone is translucent green chrysoprase (part of the chalcedony family of stones) and original to the pin. This pin has beautiful fancy open work, intricately detailed millgrain on all of the edges and a fancy scalloped border; very pretty! Condition is excellent. Light age wear on the back but no damage or repair. All filigree intact. Original stone; no chips or flakes or cracks. No alteration of any kind. Very gently used antique estate jewelry. Size is 1 7/8″ long east to west by 3/4″ tall north to south. It has beautiful intricate open work detail that just cant be recaptured in todays jewelry. Very strong and well made; should last another 90 years! It looks great when worn on a lapel but would also be wonderful for converting to a centerpiece for an antique necklace. This is a stunning antique statement pin for your collection!
Rhodium is the most expensive metal in the world and was used during the 1930s for plating jewelry in order to give it the look and feel of platinum. At the time during World War 2 it become prohibited by government to use platinum for making jewelry as the platinum was needed for the war effort. As such, many jewelry manufacturers used nickel, silver and other white metals with a rhodium plate as opposed to pot metal and basic white metal which were difficult to work with and attain a fine finish. Rodium plating accomplished the goal of providing a fine finish on elaborate jewelry so it would look as real as pure platinum jewelry especially when used in combination with natural gemstones. This piece has retained its wonderful look and is in beautiful condition for its age – a fine example of period Art Deco jewelry for your collection.
