Antique Vintage Art Deco 14k Gold Filled GF Bohemian Garnet Drop Earrings 3.2g

Description

We have similar Garnet and Art Deco items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Garnet" or "Deco" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings
: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 3.2 grams
Metal Type
: 14k gold filled over base metal
Material
: --
Main Stone
:
Bohemian garnet
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Diameter:
3.06 mm to 6.19 mm
Color:
semi-translucent deep red hue
Accent Stone
:
--
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
:
--
Stone Treatment:
The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts
: Round faceted
Item Measurements
:
Length:
0.69"
Width:
0.47"
Earring Style
: Drop
Earring Backing Style
: Screw-on backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Both
Notable Features
:
Handmade in the Art Deco era
Composed of 14k rose gold filled over base metal
Each face of the earrings features nine Bohemian garnet stones with a deep red hue that would have perfectly complemented the flapper-style dresses worn to Gatsby-style parties
The earrings are completed with screw-on backings for secure wear on pierced or un-pierced ears
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. One of the backings is slightly crooked; this does not affect wear, and is easily repairable by your local jeweler, if desired. There is minor wear to the gold filled over base metal in some areas, which also does not affect wear. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Garnets are a type of silicate mineral that have a long history of use, dating back as far as the Bronze Age where they were used in jewelry and as an abrasive. Historically, this stone has also been known as “carbuncle” and its modern name, garnet, is derived from the Latin granatus meaning “seed,” which is thought to be a reference to pomegranates. Found in almost any color imaginable, these stones are most commonly red in hue, with blue being the rarest variety and deep red the most prized. Throughout history these beautiful stones have been worn by the wealthy elite, ranging from the pharaohs of Egypt to the European nobility of the Middle ages. Today garnet continues to be a popular stone for use in jewelry, with the deepest red varieties being especially valuable and sought after.
Bohemian garnet is a transparent or translucent mineral of a dark red hue. Bohemian garnets were mined starting in the 16th century in the Bohemian Hills of Czechoslovakia. During the Victorian and Art Deco eras, this type of garnet reached a height of popularity. There are no known mines in existence today, which has made the remaining stones highly coveted.
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