Vintage Art Deco Czech Amethyst Glass Fringe Necklace - Strong Manganese Glow
A textbook example of interwar Bohemian craftsmanship, this striking Art Deco fringe necklace dates precisely to the late 1920s to 1930s. Designed with an architectural "waterfall" drape, it beautifully showcases the era’s signature mix of vibrant imitation gemstones and intricate, geometric base-metal work.
The necklace features a series of dangling, rich amethyst-purple glass drops. Elongated hexagonal faceted prisms alternate with round, multi-faceted glass beads nestled within stamped brass trumpet flower caps.
Under standard lighting, the glass exhibits a deep, regal amethyst hue. However, when exposed to longwave UV light, all the purple art glass elements emit a strong, brilliant green manganese glow. This spectacular fluorescence is due to the historical glass-batch formulations unique to the interwar period, making it a highly desirable crossover piece for both jewelry and vintage fluorescent glass collectors.
With its dramatic cascading silhouette, this piece perfectly embodies the high-velocity glamour of the 1920s flapper era. The fringe design was engineered for movement—catching the light and swaying beautifully, making it the ultimate "Great Gatsby" statement piece.
Length - 17 in
Condition: Pre-Owned Good
Color: purple/gold
Theme and style tags: 1930s, art deco necklace, bib necklace, bohemian beads, bohemian glass, crystal drop fringe, fringe necklace, gatsby era, great gatsby style, manganese glass, manganese glow, original art deco, purple jewelry