Antique Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Danecraft Scalloped Puffy Dome Earrings

Description

We have similar Danecraft and Puffy items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Danecraft" or "Puffy" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Cait P.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings:
Danecraft Sterling on the backs of the earrings,
Tested, and Guaranteed
Country of Origin
: United States
Brand:
Danecraft
Gram Weight:
14.9 Grams
Metal Type:
.925 Sterling Silver
Material:
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Main Stone:
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Main Stone Measurements/Color:
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Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
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Stone Cuts:
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Earring Style:
Cluster
Earring Backing Style:
Clip-on Backings. Your local jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears:
Both
Item Measurements:
The earrings measure 0.9" long, 1.0" wide, and 0.55" thick.
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Deco era in the Danish style
The earrings consist of sterling silver scalloped domes created using repousse metalworking techniques
This style of jewelry is known as puffy jewelry and is very delicate
Suitable for pierced ears and non-pierced ears
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely.
*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.
Near the turn of the 20th century, Scandinavian artisans looked to indigenous craft-oriented arts to inform their designs. Norway distinguished itself in the enameled metal arts, and firms like J. Tostrup, Marius Hammer, and David-Andersen adapted the basse-taille and plique-à-jour techniques for jewelry production. Most of these enameled pieces reflected the reigning Art Nouveau trends of bright colors and densely layered floral shapes. In Denmark, the Arts and Crafts movement was known as skønvirke, or “beautiful work,” and its jewelry makers relied heavily on a sculptural quality achieved through repousse or chasing. Skønvirke pieces were typically made in silver, sometimes set with cabochons of precious stones, and relied on motifs of flowers or birds like the concurrent Art Nouveau style.
Danecraft, the US division of the famous Italian company, Primavera Designs, was established in Rhode Island in 1934. The Primavera family is known for designing exquisite jewelry fit for royalty, and in fact, they were often commissioned by royal and wealthy families to create custom pieces. Danecraft is still privately owned and operated by the Primavera Family, continuing its tradition of fine handcrafted jewelry. Vintage Danecraft is highly sought after by collectors.
Puffy jewelry is a name given to hollow repousse pieces, typically little heart charms. Puffy hearts came into fashion in the late 1800s and were popular until the 1950s. Today, puffy jewelry is highly sought after, but very rare to find because they were difficult to make in the first place and were easily damaged due to their hollow cores.
Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Greece, Egypt, and even the Hopewell periods in the American southeast. Reverse side hammering was also used to add detail to the front, creating intricate patterns using grooves, indentations, and channeling. The piece was then carefully polished to create a hollow, eye-catching treasure.
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