Antique Vintage Deco 12k Bi Gold Filled GF Diamond Chased MENS Cufflinks 13.6g

Description

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Listing Description by: Cait P.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Deco C.  1920 - 1940
Markings:
"1/20 12k GF" on the securing bars, "12 KT GF" on the backs; "R" on the back of one cufflink, "L" on the back of the other, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
13.6 grams
Metal Type:
12k yellow and white gold filled over base metal
Material:
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Main Stone:
Old European cut diamond
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
Diameter:
1.35 mm
Color:
sparkly and eye-clean
Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts:
Old European cut
Item Measurements:
Total length:
0.80"
Face of cufflinks:
0.90" long, 0.50" wide
Convertible to Earrings:
If desired, your local jeweler can most likely convert these cufflinks to earrings.
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Deco era
Composed of 1/20 12k yellow gold filled over base metal
Features sparkly, old European cut diamonds and chased, straight lines
The diamonds rest in prong settings made of 12k white gold filled over base metal
Completed with articulated bullet backings
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the metal gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely. There is some wear to the yellow gold, revealing the base metal beneath it; however, this is not immediately noticeable and does not affect wear.
*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.
Gold filled jewelry consists of an outer solid gold layer over a metal base, and 5% of its weight should be derived from gold. This solid layer of gold is laid over a base of sterling silver or some other kind of metal to produce a high-quality gold look.
Chasing is a metalworking technique that uses a nail-like tool and hammer to hand etch patterns onto a metal surface. This process creates a design that is sunk into the front of the surface using indentations, grooves, and channels. Chasing is thousands of years old and was a very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today.
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