Art Nouveau Lapis Necklace Attributed to Sloan & Co.
Two plaques of carved lapis lazuli feature a bird with its wings stretched upward, and long tail feathers. The background of a flower and foliage are all deeply carved.
A frame of spring-green opaque enamel in a diamond shape with softened points.
Beneath, another rectangular plaque exhibits swirls suggesting foliate motifs. Fine lapis lazuli was employed besprinkled with tiny gold highlights. Its bale also features green and black enamel. Note the lovely gold top bale, no ordinary circular fitting.
A miniature masterpiece, the chain is formed by links featuring whiplash curves (another hallmark of the era). Stylized fleur de lis fan out above the curves.
Certainly not a mass-produced piece, it is likely one of a kind.
The spring ring may be added, marked 14k, with the Sloan mark. However, part of the original clasp may be missing. Ulysses Dietz Grant* was gracious enough to view high-resolution images of this necklace and was convinced that it was made by Sloan & Co. and possibly by their designer, Ralph Richardson. Our thanks go out to him for his expertise.
*Notes: Ulysses Dietz Grant is the former curator of Decorative Arts at the Newark Museum (retired). A prolific writer, he co-authored the book, "The Glitter & The Gold: Fashioning America's Jewelry" along with Jenna Weissman Joselit, Kevin J. Smead, and Janet Zapata. If you don't own a copy you should.
It was the first major book to spotlight Newark New Jersey's significant contribution to fine jewelry production in America. Such names as Krementz, Sloan & Co., Riker, A.J. Hedges, and more are featured throughout with numerous photographs. A highly recommended read.
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FREE WORLDWIDE!
FAST LIKE LIGHTNING!
Most purchases ship the same day if purchased by noon eastern.
Shipping occurs M-F and arrives M-Fri or Sat by USPS.
Shipments are anonymous for surprises and gift-giving.
DOMESTIC METHODS
FREE 2-3 DAY via UPS, FedEx, or USPS.
- A physical address and phone number are required.
- IMPORTANT: A signature is required for insurance
- If missed, redelivery occurs the following day.
HOLD OPTIONS
Hold at FedEx hold locations. Photo ID of the addressee is required.
USPS hold at your local post office.
UPGRADED OPTIONS CHARGES
2 Day morning delivery - Usually by 10:30 am - $35 - to major areas
Overnight - $35
Priority Overnight Usually by 10:30 am - $45
Saturday Delivery - $50
INSURANCE
GRATIS! Every package is fully insured by a specialized jewelry insurance carrier. You receive a full refund right away if lost, damaged, or stolen. Contact us immediately! Remember, after shipping 1000s of packages a year since 2002, problems are very rare.
HOW IS MY JEWELRY BOXED?
A lovely hand-made Italian gift box with a fabric ribbon is provided. Please refer to this page for photographs and more information.
FREE RETURN SHIPPING
If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, even returns are free from anywhere within the US. Visit the Returns section for details. Our apologies, but due to customs forms and regulations, international buyers pay for return shipping.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
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Contact us to receive an estimate for any taxes, duties, or fees.
*Custom's clearance times vary.
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