Art Deco Era Pool of Light Rock Crystal Necklace

This necklace of ethereal "Pools of Light" rock crystal spheres possesses incredible energetic and optical qualities. The luminous orbs are wrapped in bands of sterling silver and linked to create a magical necklace. Circa 1920.

The 1920s saw a Chinoiserie craze: Chinese art, design and fashion were wildly popular and exerted a strong influence on the western world. Fashionable women adorned themselves with strings of exquisite Chinese beads made of glass, jade, and crystal. Pools of Light rock crystal beads are one of the most beautiful and interesting examples of this trend. Each glowing sphere contains a spark of Chi, the Chinese word for life force. The crystals may not be drilled or pierced lest the Chi escape. Therefore the spheres are typically wrapped rather than strung. The undrilled crystal spheres also act as convex lenses, flipping light upside down and casting beautifully diffused pools of light upon nearby surfaces.

Details.....The necklace is 18.5" long and the crystals measure 13.5mm in diameter. In Very Good Vintage Condition. You should always expect some wear on vintage and antique pieces, we consider it part of the charm.

Item #N8064