Antique Art Deco Style Marcasite Opalescent Glass Festoon Necklace

This timeless Art Deco silver, marcasite, and opalescent glass festoon necklace is likely from the 1930s - 1940s. There are no missing stones, and it includes its original decorative filigree chain and clasp.

Gemstone: There is an anatomy to the festoon necklace. The draping elements. It relies on swags of metalwork, dangling gemstone drops, or cascading chains. The Bib Effect is the layered components that are attached to a main collar or chain, creating an ornate "bib" that sits flat below the collarbone. Historical Popularity. The festoon style dates back to ancient Greece and Rome; the style experienced major structural revivals during the Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco design eras.

Perfectly well-loved pre-owned and pre-loved masterpiece.