Art Deco Gold-Filled & Carved Jadeite Bead Necklace Lapis The inside of the shank

The inside of the shank features a "14K" purity mark and a maker's mark which reads: "S&W"

and bridge of the mounting are further encrusted with bead-set modern round brilliant cut diamonds

including two ridged gold stripes with small gold dots in between

but the later variations went on to include precious metals

Art Deco Gold-Filled & Carved Jadeite Bead Necklace Lapis The inside of the shankA bold and colorful bead necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in gold fill, this bold necklace features 16 smooth and simple beads. The remainder of the necklace is comprised of jadeite beads, which range in size and shape. The piece features 5, large, oval shaped jadeite beads, which are decorated with floral motif carvings. The other jadeite beads, which graduate in size, feature a ribbed design. The jadeite is simply magnificent, and