Sterling Silver Teardrop Pendant with Red Jasper Cabochon

This vintage pendant, handmade during the mid- to late 20th century, features an oval gemstone cab of russet red jasper bezel set against a sterling silver teardrop.

• Styles, Influences and Statements:
• Art Deco ( Arte Moderne Movement )
• Mid- 20thC Modern / Mod
• Minimalist / Simple
• Sophisticated
• Casually Elegant
• Particulars:
• The pendant measures approximately 1 1/4 inch long by 3/4 inch wide, with an attached matching jump ring adding about 1/8" at the top.
• The bezel setting is just over 3/4" long and approx. 9/16" wide, with the visible slightly rounded dome of the brick red stone 5/8" in length and 1/2" across.
• As seen in the last two photos, the back is stamped: "Sterling Hand Made"

• Miranda says:
• The workmanship is very good, and the cabochon of excellent quality. In terms of craftsmanship, the piece does not appear to be the work of a professional jeweler - more likely it is a unique design handcrafted by an independent ( indie ) artisan. Whether more pendants of this same design were created, I do not know.

• Condition:
• The cabochon is like new, with no chips, scratches or natural imperfections.
• Its colors, streaks and striations are typical of the stone, ranging from deep dark oxblood to warm brick red with spashes of light gray-mauve.
• There are signs of wear to the metalwork: 
• Suggestions of antiquing or natural oxidization on the front surface and around the outer base of the bezel.
• Scratches on the back.

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