Camphor Glass Necklace Antique

Camphor glass got its start as a type of mourning jewelry and evolved into a cheaper replacement for semi precious stones.
Camphor glass necklace antique. Antique camphor glass necklace edwardian art deco silver rhodium filigree pave rhinestone bridal pendant 1920s 1930s vintage wedding jewelry amoretreasure. The center is a heart with an enamel rose. Antique camphor glass necklace edwardian art deco silver rhodium filigree pave rhinestone bridal pendant 1920s 1930s vintage wedding jewelry amoretreasure. The word camphor refers to gum camphor a kind of resin extracted from camphor trees which has a cloudy transparency.
The frosted star burst center is surrounded by faceted amber glass and beveled on the edges for the perfect fit. Measures 18 in length and the pendant is large it measures 2 7 8. A brilliant paste stone rests in the sterling diamond shaped center. Typical pieces from the 1800s to early 1900s are framed with silver or white gold with delicate filigree work and occasional marcasite or rhinestone accents.
Camphor glass is made by treating clear glass with hydrofluoric acid vapors to achieve the signature frosted finish. Jewelry for sale search. Art deco camphor glass necklace 1930s sterling marcasites 16 25 choker fab. An old term for rhinestone the material used to create paste stones has changed over time from rock crystals to crystal glass and plastic.
The term camphor glass comes from the frosted look of the stones which is achieved by treating the glass with vaporized hydrofluoric acid. Make offer 14k white gold camphor glass and diamond pendant necklace. We serve cookies. 5 out of 5 stars 3 827 3 827 reviews.
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