Antique Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Siam Makuta Headdress Charm Pendant 2g

Description

We have similar Art Deco and Charm items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Deco" or "Charm" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Dayna M.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings
: Unmarked,
tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 2 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: --
Main Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Stone Treatment
: --
Stone Cuts
: --
Item Measurements
:
Length, including the bale
:
1.50"
Width:
0.79"
Bale measurements:
3.84 mm in diameter
Closure/Clasp Type:
Standard hoop bale
Link Type:
--
Pendant Type
:
Drop pendant
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Deco era
Composed of .925 sterling silver
The pendant depicts a Siamese makuta, which is a type of headdress used as a crown
The country of Siam changed its name in 1932 to now modern-day Thailand
The makuta has all different textures in the metalwork, adding to its beautiful detailing
The use of puffy techniques in the metalwork give the pendant its three-dimensional shape
Completed with a standard hoop bale, allowing it to be worn as a charm or a pendant
Damage:
Age-appropriate wear. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely. The tarnish can be removed with the use of a polishing cloth if desired.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Puffy jewelry is a name given to hollow repousse pieces, typically little heart charms. Puffy hearts came into fashion in the late 1800s and were popular until the 1950s. Today, puffy jewelry is highly sought after, but very rare to find because they were difficult to make in the first place and were easily damaged due to their hollow cores.
Domestic US
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