Steampunk Nautical Charm Necklace

Steampunk Nautical Charm Necklace Steampunk Nautical Charm Necklace is brass chain-link 1/4"W with brass charms (gears, anchor, ship wheel, and compass), which has been embellished with blue Swarovski crystals. Charms span approx. 4"W and are approx. 1 1/4" L at longest point. 18"L antique brass chain. A gear or cogwheel is a rotating machine part having cut teeth, or cogs, which mesh with another toothed part to transmit torque. The gear represents industrial society. The gear, symbolic of the industrial society, denotes the interdependence and cooperation of the individual working with labor and management for the betterment of mankind. Every gear must work together to make something great. Swarovski crystals are man-made gems manufactured in Austria. In 1892, Daniel Swarovski invented the machine for making precision-cut, beautiful, high-quality lead glass crystals using quartz, sand, and minerals. The exact proportions of these raw materials have remained a company secret. Swarovski crystals are the most sought after crystal by jewelry designers. They are known for their sparkle and brilliance. They are second to none in quality and craftsmanship. Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. Although its literary origins are sometimes associated with the cyberpunk genre, steampunk works are often set in an alternative history of the 19th century's British Victorian era or American" Wild West", in the future during which steam power has maintained mainstream usage, or in a fantasy world that similarly employs steam power. Technology is a key aspect of steampunk. Steampunk may also incorporate additional elements from the genres of fantasy, horror, historical fiction, alternate history, or other branches of speculative fiction, making it often a hybrid genre. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, in proportions that can be varied to achieve varying mechanical and electrical properties. It is a substitutional alloy: atoms of the two constituents may replace each other within the same crystal structure. Perfect for a vintage look! ~ Vintage with a twist ~ Steampunk is the fusion of Victorian elegance and Steam Era mechanics. In our Steampunk inspired designs we like using mixed metals, such as silver plate(nickel-free and hypoallergenic), copper, and brass findings. Jewelry embellishments include watch movements and /or parts, cogs, gears, artisan and vintage glass, natural and semi-precious stones. We offer a variety of finishes, as well as, beautifully hand-painted details. All the while, keeping a Victorian romance and Steam Era edge to our designs.