Antique Vintage Art Deco 925 Sterling Silver Etruscan Black Onyx Earrings 6.8g

Description

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Listing Description by: Dayna M.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings
:  "925" on back of both earrings, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 6.8 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Onyx
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Length:
13.19 mm
Width:
7.77 mm
Depth:
5.06 m
m
Color:
opaque black 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
: Smooth and polished cabochon
Item Measurements
:
Length:
1.33"
Width:
0.66"
Depth:
0.21"
Earring Style
: Drop/dangle
Earring Backing Style
: Post with butterfly backs. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Pierced
Notable Features
:
Handmade in the Art Deco era
These earrings are composed of .925 sterling silver
The sterling silver consists of beautiful framed beads and curls, giving the earrings a classic Etruscan revival look popular in the Art Deco era
Each earring features an oval onyx stone with a striking deep black hue
The stones rest securely in bezel settings
The earrings are completed with post and secure butterfly backings, for comfortable wear on pierced ears
Damage
:
Age-appropriate wear. There is tarnish on the silver, which gives the earrings a lovely antique quality. A small amount of grime and build-up on the back of the post backings, but a gentle, nonabrasive cleaning will take this off.
*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.
Etruscan Revival jewelry was first popularized during the early 1800s when an Etruscan tomb was discovered just outside of Rome. Upon its discovery, jewelers worked to imitate and understand the metalworking techniques with which the jewelry was made. Not only was Etruscan jewelry a luxurious addition to the Victorian styles of the day. But it introduced new ideas and decorations. These Etruscan tombs contained jewelry adorned with long and flowing geometric lines and motifs, mythological imagery and scenery, and celestial elements. The techniques of repoussé, filigree, and granulation are all attributed to the Etruscans.
Onyx is a chalcedony quartz gemstone that is found all over the world. It usually has a fine texture and black color; however, some onyx also displays colored bands or ribbons against a black or brown background. Red onyx is quite rare and desirable and is also known as sardonyx. Onyx that has a deep green shade is known as Brazilian green onyx and is very rare. It became a popular stone for sculpture and jewelry in the 1920s and 1930s. The name comes from the Greek word onyx which means nail of a finger or claw. The word onyx comes from the Greek word "ὄνυξ" which can be translated as "nail of a finger or claw." In Greco-Roman myth, the goddess of beauty, Aphrodite, lay sleeping when Eros cut her fingernails and left the clippings scattered on the ground. Because no part of a heavenly body can die, the gods turned them into stone which later became known as onyx.
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