62" Vintage Art Deco Gold Filled Long Guard Station Chain with Paste c. 1930 turquoise_ring Earrings often consisted of two

Earrings often consisted of two portions

They do take some getting used to as they feature an early leverback closure which loops through the back of the ear into a rivet at the top of the flower

The scalloped edges and guilloche engine turned work add lovely details and interior swinging glass partition really adds an extra element of finely crafted charm

It is prong set in an open back silver setting and attached to a straight 18k gold band

this isn't really visible when worn and its more the style of the piece that catches the eye

62" Vintage Art Deco Gold Filled Long Guard Station Chain with Paste c. 1930 turquoise_ring Earrings often consisted of twoRare and unique, this long guard chain is constructed in a popular Art Deco style that saw faceted jewels inlaid into a long sautoir and called a 'station necklace'. Made of thick and high quality gold fill, faceted paste has been embedded in the chain every four centimeters to make fixed 'stations' on the chain. Between the colored, faceted glass trace chain connects the stations. The necklace closes with both a dog clip clasp and a spring ring,