Vintage 1920s-1930s Gold-Tone Necklace With Pink & Ruby Red Rhinestone Oval Pend

Length: 17.5 INCHES 🎭 The Era: Transition to Glamour (c. 1925–1939) This necklace sits at the stylistic crossroads between the rigid geometry of Art Deco (1920s) and the emerging, dramatic flair of the Art Moderne/Retro period (1930s). While the 1920s favored sharp lines, this piece embraces the new trend toward volume, color, and ornamental complexity. It reflects the high society look of the era, where statement jewelry—often called "cocktail jewelry"—was essential for evening wear, adding a necessary flourish of luxury and color to the period's sleek, often bias-cut gowns. 🔶 The Pendant: A Concentric Statement The oversized, elaborate pendant is the star, a defining feature of necklaces from this period intended to replace smaller, more delicate chains. Shape: The oval or circular, multi-layered design is reminiscent of earlier Victorian/Edwardian styles but reinterpreted with the lighter settings and brighter colors of the Art Deco era. This large, complex form is known as a 'plaque' or 'sautoir' pendant. The Chain: The dual-strand, twisted or woven gold-tone chain is a common method for supporting heavy pendants. This style of chain, often called a snake or rope chain, was robust yet elegant and popular throughout the 1930s.