Antique Vintage Art Nouveau Sterling 84 Silver Russian Niello Locket Pendant

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Antique Vintage Art Nouveau Sterling 84 Silver Russian Niello Locket Pendant:
$297.50

The Piece
Age Circa: Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910
Markings:Unmarked, Tested, Guaranteed
Country of Origin:Russia
Brand: Unknown
Gram Weight: 21 Grams
Metal Type:.84 Sterling Silver
Material:Niello Inlay
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Item Measurements:The pendant measures 2\" long by 1.75\" in width by .60\" in depth.
Closure/Clasp Type: Bale Loop - Needs a bale to be worn, we can attach a jump ring has a temporary piece for you to wear it if desired.
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Pendant Type:Locket
Notable Features: This pendant was handmade during the Art Nouveau era in Imperial Russia. The pendant is made in the Niello style of turn of the century Russia. It is made of solid tested 84 Russian silver and is heavy in silver value and has a large size. The pendant opens in the center much like a locket to place a memento of some sort. When it was made, it could have been snuff, flowers, lock of hair, or anything they desired. The outside of the pendant features hand chiseled/chased deep patterns throughout both the front and back of the pendant. The engravings are hand inlaid with the Niello process and show off a beautiful contrasting black appearance. This pendant is truly a showstopper and conversation piece.Please don\'t miss your chance to own this very special part of history.
Damage: Age appropriate wear. As stated above, the pendant needs a bale to be worn, we can attach a jump ring to be worn immediately if desired.
Domestic US: All items ship within one business day of receiving payment. Buyers will have 3 base shipping options to choose from, depending on the needed speed of delivery. Pricing on single and multi-purchase transactions can be seen below: • sale Items: Base shipping + $1.00 per additional gold item & BIN items combine for free• BIN Items: FREE Base shipping:• USPS First Class: $8.00 fully insured, estimated 3-5 business days• USPS Priority Mail: $12.00 fully insured, estimated 2-3 business days• USPS Priority Express: $25.00 fully insured, overnight deliveryInternational: All packages are sent via USPS and pricing is based on buyer location. Each customer will receive a revised invoice at the close of the sale with an updated shipping rate. We will combine shipping on multiple purchases for free. We do not undervalue packages for customs, please do not ask us to do so. What you pay is what we will claim on your customs form. Please take this into consideration before The History
The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called \"La Belle Epoque\" in French, which translates to \"A Beautiful Time.” This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over production of many products, including some jewelry.
Memento Mori objects and jewelry were created to remind people of mortality. These objects of adornment, most often rings, are referred to as Memento Mori – a succinct term reminding us of our transience on Earth, and a warning to prepare ourselves for whatever other realm awaits us. This type of item really gained popularity during the 1500s.
Niello is a method of enameling that uses a durable, powdered metal-sulfur alloy used to create a high contrast surface decoration. Powdered niello is inlaid on engraved or etched metal, usually silver, and heated until it melts to fill the engraved lines. As it cools, it blackens and fuses to the metal. The piece is then polished, revealing lines of black etched into the bright silver. This process was popularized in Russia during the Victorian and Art Nouveau era, and adapted by the Thai. In Thai jewelry, the process was reversed; the background of the piece was carved down to create a high relief design, and niello inlay was used to fill in the background. The earliest examples of niello enameling were found on bronze daggers in Greece, circa 1550BC.
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 very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today. Domestic US: All items ship within one business day of receiving payment. Buyers will have 3 base shipping options to choose from, depending on the needed speed of delivery. Pricing on single and multi-purchase transactions can be seen below: • sale Items: Base shipping + $1.00 per additional gold item & BIN items combine for free• BIN Items: FREE Base shipping:• USPS First Class: $8.00 fully insured, estimated 3-5 business days• USPS Priority Mail: $12.00 fully insured, estimated 2-3 business days• USPS Priority Express: $25.00 fully insured, overnight deliveryInternational: All packages are sent via USPS and pricing is based on buyer location. Each customer will receive a revised invoice at the close of the sale with an updated shipping rate. We will combine shipping on multiple purchases for free. We do not undervalue packages for customs, please do not ask us to do so. What you pay is what we will claim on your customs form. Please take this into consideration before

Gold: $8.00 + $1.00 per additional gold item & silver items combine for free
Silver: $4.00 + $1.00 per additional gold item & silver items combine for free

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