Antique Vintage Art Nouveau Style Carved Orange Calcite Oval HEAVY Egg 42.5g

Description

We have similar Nouveau and Egg items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Nouveau" and "Egg" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Item Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Markings:
Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Main Stone:
Orange calcite
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
Length:
39.85 mm
Width
: 27.79 mm
Color:
opaque mottled yellow-orange hues with white striations throughout
Accent Stone:
--
Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
--
Stone Treatment:
The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts:
Polished egg carving
Item Measurements:
Length:
1.57"
Width
: 1.09"
Collectible Type:
Decorative carved egg/paperweight
Men's or Women's:
Unisex
Notable Features:
handmade in the style of the Art Nouveau era, when egg-shaped jewelry was popular
entirely composed of an orange calcite stone, carved into the motif of an egg
could also be used as a paperweight due to its heavy weight
Damage:
Age appropriate 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.
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