Art Deco Black and White Pools of Light Necklace

Circa 1920. Pools of Light jewelry rose in popularity as a response to the prominence of Chinoise jewelry. Pools of Light are rock crystal orbs (quartz) that are purposefully not drilled through so that the play of light within each orb is not diminished in any way. This necklace is a fantastic juxtaposition of light and dark. Each orb is cradled within a silver setting with a floral motif and then linked together. Undrilled pieces are much more desirable and valuable than those that have been drilled through.