Art Deco 1930s Uranium and Emerald Glass Bead Vintage Necklace

    £195.00

    This rare and stylish example of an Art Deco era uranium glass necklace was most likely created in Czechoslovakia. 

    Condition Report:

    Excellent 

     

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    The Details...

    Threaded onto silk thread, this necklace features round a faceted emerald green glass beads and carved and faceted Uranium glass beads of varying sizes. The Uranium glass beads have a two-tone pale pink and green colour in daylight. But, under a UV light green glows neon. The beads are also interspersed with decorative brass disc spacers and gilded metal cappings. The necklace fastens with a barrel clasp and measures 49cm in length. 

    To view a clip of this piece, click here: Art Deco Uranium Glass Necklace

    A Short History...

    Uranium glass became popularly used in decorative objects from the 1830s and was largely produced in Bohemia. It is glass that has had uranium added to it before melting to create interesting colours. Typically, pieces were made with very low levels of uranium in them. Its usage peaked in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods before its production was significantly curtailed during the Second World War due to the increased demand for uranium in the war effort. 

    Wear it With...

    This necklace looks fresh and chic paired with floral prints. 

    Product Details

    N942

    Data sheet

    Era
    Art Deco
    Occasion
    Everyday
    Colour
    Green

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