Antique Vintage Art Nouveau 14k Gold Filled GF Rococo Chased Mens Cufflinks 4.8g

Description

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Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1920
Markings:
Unidentified maker's mark "B.M." on the posts, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
4.8 grams
Metal Type:
14k yellow gold filled over base metal
Material:
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Main Stone:
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Main Stone Measurements/Color:
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Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
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Stone Cuts:
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Item Measurements:
Cufflink face
: 0.63" length, 0.42" width
Cufflink post
: 0.57" length, 0.32" width
Cufflink backings
: 0.63" length, 0.41" width
Convertible to Earrings:
If desired, your local jeweler can most likely convert these cufflinks to earrings by adding the earring backing style of your choice.
Notable Features:
Handmade in the Nouveau era in the Rococo style
Composed of 14k yellow gold filled over base metal
Each cufflink face features elegant, chased scroll motifs on the octagonal border
The center of each face contains a smooth, polished diamond-shaped motif in the center
Your local jeweler can add a monogram to this motif, if desired
Surrounding the motif are elegant bow designs and chased undulating lines
Completed with lovely foliate motif posts which attach to the backings via a hinge for ease of wear
These octagonal backings also showcase a scroll motif border
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. There is minor wear to the gold filled over base metal in some areas, which is not immediately noticeable when worn and does not affect wear.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
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 standard 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 the production of many products, including some jewelry.
The late Baroque or Rococo period prevailed in the 18th century. The period was known for its substantial use of asymmetrical designs, curves, gold, and witty, whimsical themes. Both men and women at court wore sparkling gemstones set in gold during this period, as well as colorless glass pastes and pearls. Colored gems were often highly foiled behind them to enhance the depth of color. Jewelry was often created with naturalistic, floral designs. Rococo jewelry also featured embossed and engraved floral and feather designs on metal.
Gold filled jewelry consists of an outer solid gold layer over a metal base, and 5% of its weight should be derived from gold. This solid layer of gold is laid over a base of sterling silver or some other kind of metal to produce a high-quality gold look.
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 a very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today.
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