Antique Vintage Deco 925 Sterling Silver Etruscan Purple Garnet Earrings 4.8g

Description

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Listing Description by: Dayna M.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings
: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 4.8 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Garnet
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Diameter:
4.67
mm
Depth:
1.65
m
m
Color:
semi-translucent deep purple 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:
0.85"
Width:
0.34"
Depth:
0.47"
Earring Style
: Drop/dangle
Earring Backing Style
: Shepherd's crook with open c lock backings. 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 many beautiful engraved line motifs that create a geometric pattern, giving the earrings a classic Etruscan revival look popular in the Art Deco era.
Each earring features a single garnet stone with a beautiful semi-translucent deep purple hue.
The stones rest securely in a bezel setting.
The earrings are completed with Shepherd's crook with open c lock 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. The tarnish can be polished with a polishing cloth if so desired.
*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.
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.
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