Antique Vintage Deco Retro 14k Gold Filled GF ANSON Diamond Mens Cufflinks 10.6g

Description

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Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Retro C. 1940 - 1950
Markings:
"Anson Pat. Pend" on the posts, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
United States
Brand:
Anson
Gram Weight:
10.6 grams
Metal Type:
14k yellow and white gold filled over base metal
Material:
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Main Stone:
Diamond
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
Diameter:
1.0 mm
Color:
sparkling, colorless hue
Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
The stone appears to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. The stone has been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts:
Round cut
Item Measurements:
Face of cufflinks
: 0.87" length, 0.65" width
Post measurements
: 0.73" length, 0.11" width
Securing bar backs
: 0.70" length, 0.17" width
Total length
: 0.83""
Convertible to Earrings:
If desired, your local jeweler can most likely convert these cufflinks to earrings by adding the earring backing style of your choice.
Notable Features:
These gorgeous cufflinks were handmade in the Retro era and in the Hollywood Regency style
Created by Anson Inc., a United States jewelry company which began producing men's jewelry in 1945
Composed of 14k yellow and white gold filled over base metal
The face of the cufflinks feature a diamond stone with a sparkling round cut
The diamond rests in a prong setting within a white gold filled square motif
This square motif adorns the center of the cufflink faces, which are composed of yellow gold filled over base metal for striking contrast
Showcases a Florentine finish for lovely texture
Completed with securing bars which can be flipped horizontally for the cufflinks to stay in place, and vertically to be removed
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. There is minor wear to the gold filled over base metal on the back of the cufflinks, which is not noticeable when worn. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
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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.
Retro jewelry was produced during the 1940s and 1950s and was representative of the bold and changing world that emerged from the Second World War. Retro jewelry is not only illustrative of the energetic and modernizing styles of the 40s and 50s, but it incorporated the elegance and luxury of jewelry styles past. Retro jewelry can frequently be found composed of bright gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the use of platinum. These designs are vibrant and beautiful and are a gorgeous example of the style of the rapidly evolving world.
The Hollywood Regency style came into fashion during the 1930s, ushered along by the Golden Age of Hollywood. This style was heralded by bright, contrasting colors and modernization of the opulence of Baroque styles, featuring a deliberately frivolous extravagance that screamed glitz and glamour. “Big girls need big diamonds” was taken to heart, and the gorgeous Hollywood stars decked themselves appropriately, with blindingly glittering jewels to showcase their lives of luxury.
Diamond is derived from the Greek word, “adamas,” which means “unbreakable.” Diamonds are extremely rare, with the earliest diamonds being discovered in India around the 4th century BC and being traded along the Silk Road; the trade route between India and China. During the latter half of the 18th century, diamonds were discovered in South Africa. Diamonds are renowned for their strength and brilliance of color and ability to reflect and disperse light. This is what gives them such a brilliant sparkle. Colors range in blue, yellow, brown, green, purple, pink, orange, and red; the less color a diamond has, the higher its grade is. Diamonds range from 1 billion to 3.5 billion years old, and because of their age and qualities, have become the symbol for love across many cultures.
The Florentine finish was created and mastered by Italian artists and became popular in jewelry, watches and furniture within the last century. This specialized decorative finish is a crosshatched technique which is engraved into the surface of a precious metal. It is usually applied with a specific hand tool and consists of a series of parallel lines engraved in two directions which are perpendicular to each other. This beautiful finish reduces the reflectivity of metal and the lines are often more deeply incised than the brushed or matte finish methods.
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