Description
Secret Garden
Prasiolite in 14k White Gold
Stunning! Near mint!
Another rare piece from the Art Deco and Art Nouveau Period, nearly 100 years ago. An exceptionally rare find.
We cannot stress, the beauty of this piece. Fine filigree design, incorporates delicate flowers into the design, so intricate and detailed. Delicate milgrain was beautifully executed throughout the design, something rarely seen today. This beauty is nearly 100 years old.
This piece was acquired with several other pieces at the estate sale of a jeweler. No center gemstone had ever been set. After consideration of the details in the design, an exquisite, natural, earth mined, 9 x 11mm, Checkerboard Cut Prasiolite was chosen and set into the pristine, stunning, 14k White Gold setting and weighing approximately 3.55 grams.
This piece is stamped 14k and has been tested.
“Secret Garden,” is a future family heirloom. We hope this piece finds its way into the heart, of someone very special. A piece to be treasured and passed on to future generations.
Truly a magical piece, in the world of Art Nouveu and Art Deco.
Prasiolite
Prasiolite is soft, earthy, green quartz. The word “Prasiolite” evolved from a combinatio of the Greek words “prason” which means leek and “lithos’ which means stone. Thus, the word “Prasiolite” was born.
Sizing
The current size is 7 1/2
Size Down: Cost: $75.00
Size Up: Up to an additional 1/2 size only (8) adding gold to shank. $125.00
Size Up: Up to an additional size (8 1/2) adding a new shank. $200.00
NOTE: Because the design on the shoulders of the band continues quite low, the maxium this piece can be sized up to, is a size 8 1/2 (adding a new shank).
White Gold and Rhodium Plating
Rhodium is a member of the Platinum family. It is a precious and extremely expensive metal. Depending on the market, Rhodium can cost twice that of gold and platinum.
The basis of all gold jewelry, is 24k pure gold, which is yellow. Jewelry made of “White Gold” (10k, 14k, 18k) is almost always, plated with Rhodium. Rhodium resists scratching and tarnishing, giving the white, reflective appearance many designers, jewelers and jewelry owners desire.
When a piece of “White Gold” jewelry begins to show yellow or gold color, it simply needs to be taken to a competent goldsmith or jeweler, who will clean and Rhodium Plate the piece for you.
Care and Cleaning
To clean a piece of Art Deco jewelry or any other piece of high quality jewelry, use a half cup of warm water and a couple drops of dish soap, such as Palmolive or Dawn. Never, ever use toothpaste. Toothpaste will scratch gold and some gemstones. Never heat the water, with the jewelry in it.
Allow the piece of jewelry to soak, for approximately a half hour. Using a super soft, fine brush (NOT A WORN OUT OLD TOOTHBRUSH), gently remove any buildup of lotion, oils, etc. Rinse and gently pat dry, with a lint free cloth.
Do not allow any employee of a jewelry store, to take a piece of Art Deco jewelry and use a buffer to make it shine. The buffer may “snag” the intricate filigree work, possibly destroying the piece of jewelry. Exercise caution when allowing anyone to handle or clean, a fine piece of jewelry.
Store fine jewelry at room temperature, in a protective container, ensuring it doesn’t come in contact with other jewelry, which may scratch it.
