Antique Victorian Edwardian Sterling Silver Filigree Dangle Necklace

  

Fresh looking, soft wear is noticeable only on close inspection. Silver setting has a bright patina with minor surface wear. No dents or imperfections to the shape or signs of repair.

Clasp is secure and original. Era Late Victorian / Edwardian. With pendant dropping 3 1/4 below.

Material Tests for sterling silver. Made by hand or in small groups of similar styles, vintage jewelry is individualistic with its own special history. Unique swirling filigree frames domed silver pendants that gleam with reflected light. Full and dramatic silhouette with pendants dangling freely for lively movement. Pendants are fairly thin, yet finely made, so the necklace has a quality feel and lays flush when worn.

Excellent condition showcases the design detail and quality of construction. On Move ment In Jewelry. Movement in jewelry is an indicator of a higher end piece, as it demonstrates that the designer considered how the jewelry would look and feel when it was actually worn. For example, high-end pieces often adjust to different necklines or wrists for comfort and a seamless look. Other times, movement is strategically incorporated for gemstones to catch the light or to enhance the sparkle of a certain gemstone cut.

Antique and vintage pieces have been passed through generations, so its not often you find a piece that has been maintained in its near-original condition. Such pieces are not only higher in value, but they are also more collectible, as they carry the history of past owners but do not show it. They reveal what the piece would have looked like when it was first created, giving us an insight into a bygone era. _gsrx_vers_1292 GS 8.3.6 (1292). The item "Antique Victorian Edwardian Sterling Silver Filigree Dangle Necklace" is in sale since Saturday, May 29, 2021. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Necklaces & Pendants". The seller is "oxfordjewel" and is located in Altadena, California.

This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

• Era: Victorian; Edwardian
• Brand: Antique
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Antique: Yes
• Jewelry Department: Fine