Camphor Glass Necklace Antique
Art deco pink camphor glass necklace set in antique gold tone metal.
Camphor glass necklace antique. The word camphor refers to gum camphor a kind of resin extracted from camphor trees which has a cloudy transparency. Make offer rare 14kwg gold antique camphor glass filigree necklace edwardian. The term camphor glass comes from the frosted look of the stones which is achieved by treating the glass with vaporized hydrofluoric acid. Lovely vintage edwardian to art deco pendant necklace with a camphor glass pendant having a brilliant paste center.
Measures 18 in length and the pendant is large it measures 2 7 8. 5 out of 5 stars 3 827 3 827 reviews. A vintage pendant made from camphor glass. The center is a heart with an enamel rose.
Vintage 1920s art deco camphor glass and rhodium sterling silver lariat starburst 16 y necklace. Jewelry for sale search. 5 out of 5 stars 3 839 3 839 reviews. Antique camphor glass necklace edwardian art deco silver rhodium filigree pave rhinestone bridal pendant 1920s 1930s vintage wedding jewelry amoretreasure.
A brilliant paste stone rests in the sterling diamond shaped center. Make offer 14k white gold camphor glass and diamond pendant necklace. Typical pieces from the 1800s to early 1900s are framed with silver or white gold with delicate filigree work and occasional marcasite or rhinestone accents. The frosted star burst center is surrounded by faceted amber glass and beveled on the edges for the perfect fit.
Camphor glass got its start as a type of mourning jewelry and evolved into a cheaper replacement for semi precious stones. The use of camphor glass in jewelry in the 1920 s was in the same plaque style of rock crystal. In the united states camphor glass was popular during the mid 19th century when it was widely produced by manufacturers in the midwest explains kovels antiques and collectibles. Art deco camphor glass necklace 1930s sterling marcasites 16 25 choker fab.
We serve cookies. An old term for rhinestone the material used to create paste stones has changed over time from rock crystals to crystal glass and plastic.