Vintage 10K Gold Andalusite Art Deco Fringe Necklace

Elegant, distinctive, and richly representative of early 20th-century design, this vintage necklace showcases a beautifully faceted natural andalusite set within a finely crafted 10K gold pendant featuring a graceful fringed motif. With its geometric lines and elongated silhouette, the piece embodies the sophisticated influence of the Art Deco era while highlighting the uncommon beauty of one of the gemstone world's most intriguing natural gems.

At the center is a rectangular faceted andalusite measuring approximately 12 x 10 x 6.5 mm and estimated to weigh approximately 5.5 carats. Renowned for its remarkable pleochroism, the gemstone displays shifting hues of golden yellow, olive green, reddish-brown, and amber as it moves through the light. The stone is bezel-set within an elegant openwork frame accented by cascading gold fringe that adds movement and visual interest.

Crafted entirely in 10K gold, including the chain, pendant frame, and tassel elements, the necklace retains its original spring-ring clasp and remains a wonderful example of vintage artisan jewelry from the Art Deco period.

Details

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  Metal: 10K Gold
  


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  Natural Andalusite
  


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  Rectangular faceted gemstone
  


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  Stone dimensions: Approximately 12 x 10 x 6.5 mm
  


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  Estimated gemstone weight: Approximately 5.5 carats
  


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  Bezel-set design
  


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  Original spring-ring clasp
  


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  Fringed tassel pendant
  


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  Length from clasp to top of pendant: 8.75 inches
  


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  Length from clasp to bottom of fringe: 10.5 inches
  


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  Total weight: 6.15 grams
  


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  Era: Art Deco, circa 1930s–1940s
  

Gemstone Notes

Andalusite is prized for its strong pleochroism, displaying multiple colors depending on viewing angle and lighting conditions. This example exhibits attractive golden-yellow coloration with flashes of green, red, and brown visible along the crown facets and edges of the stone.

Condition

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  Excellent vintage condition
  


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  Gemstone secure in setting
  


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  Fringe intact and evenly suspended
  


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  Original clasp functions properly
  


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  Light patina consistent with age
  

Why You'll Love It

Combining the geometric elegance of Art Deco design with the uncommon beauty of natural andalusite, this necklace offers a unique alternative to more commonly encountered vintage gemstone jewelry. Its graceful fringe, warm gold tones, and captivating color-shifting gemstone make it a sophisticated collector's piece and a striking wearable treasure.

Inventory: Estate Collection

Style: Art Deco / Vintage Gemstone Jewelry

Metal: 10K Gold

Gemstone: Natural Andalusite

Era: Circa 1930s–1940s

Weight: 6.15 grams 

• Designer = Circa 1920-1930s
• Material = 10K Gold
• Metal Finish = Warm Patina
• Gemstone = Andalusite
• Shape/Cut = Rectangle
• Gem Color = Golden
• Weight (Grams) = 6.15G
• Measurements = 18 in
• Condition = Very Good Antique Condition

Item Number: 20785-11

Item ID: 109527

Category: Necklace

Note: This item has been inspected and appraised by a GIA Graduate Gemologist NAJA Appraiser.

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