Antique Vintage Art Deco Retro Sterling Silver Etruscan 3.13" L Womens Earrings

Description

We have similar Etruscan items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Etruscan" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Product Listing by: Dylan L.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Retro C. 1940 - 1950
Markings
: Unmarked, Tested, and Guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 14 Grams
Metal Type
: .925 Sterling Silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: --
Main Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Accent Stone
:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color
:
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Stone Treatment:
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Stone Cuts
: --
Item Measurements
: The earrings measure 3.13" long measured from the top of the hook to the bottom of the earrings by 0.53" wide.
Earring Style
: Drop/Dangle Earrings
Earring Backing Style
: Hook Backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Pierced
Notable Features
:
These earrings were made in the Etruscan Revival style.
The earrings feature spheres with swirl motifs adorning them, as well as cylindrical hollow beads with geometric motifs adorning it.
There is a long, wavy line connecting the beaded portion of the Etruscan earrings to the hook backings.
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. The earrings are fairly patinaed in some areas, which is to be expected of an item this age. The price of these earrings 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.
Retro jewelry was produced during the 1940s and 1950s and was representative of the bold and changing world that emerged from the Second World War. Retro jewelry is not only illustrative of the energetic and modernizing styles of the 40s and 50s, but it incorporated the elegance and luxury of jewelry styles past. Retro jewelry can frequently be found composed of bright gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the use of platinum. These designs are vibrant and beautiful and are a gorgeous example of the style of the rapidly evolving world.
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.
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