Antique Vintage Art Nouveau Gold Filled GF Taille d'Epargne Enamel Earrings 2.3g

Description

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Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910
Markings
: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 2.3 grams
Metal Type
: 14k gold filled over base metal
Material
: Taille d'Epargne enamel
Main Stone
: --
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Stone Treatment:
--
Stone Cuts
: --
Item Measurements
:
Length:
1.20" and 1.32"
Width:
0.49"
Earring Style
: Drop/dangle
Earring Backing Style
: Hook backings with safety catches. 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 handmade during the Art Nouveau era and composed of gold filled over base metal
Each earring features a three-dimensional fold-over shape with a rounded and textured design
This design showcases star and linear motifs adorned with black Taille d'Epargne enamel
This design also dangles between a geometric, open circular motif, providing eye-catching movement when worn
An arrow motif adorns the top of the earrings
Completed with hook backings for secure wear on pierced ears
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. Part of one of the hook backings has broken off, and will need to be replaced by your local jeweler to be worn securely. There are areas of wear to the gold fill, exposing the base metal underneath. There is also some light wear to the Taille d'Epargne enamel. 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 Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.”
This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period.  This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.
Enameling originally dates all the way back to the ancient Persians of Meenakari. The technique involves bonding powdered glass to a base, usually gold, by firing (heating and melting the glass onto the metal). The glass hardens to form a layer of pigment over the metal. Enamel is made of colored powdered glass or may include clear powdered glass that is mixed with colorful metallic pigments. It was used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Celts; and later the Chinese and Georgians. It resurged in popularity in the 20th century. It is primarily used on decorative art or jewelry, usually small in size. Besides jewelry, enamel can also be applied to glass, ceramic, stone, and various other materials.
Taille d’Epargne, sometimes called black enamel tracery, is a variation of enameling where lines are engraved directly into the metal to form a design. These lines are then filled with opaque enamel, usually black, to emphasize the engraving. This technique was often used to decorate bracelets, watch cases, chatelaines, and mourning jewelry. This method of enameling was popular through the mid-1850s.
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