Antique Vintage Deco Mid Century Sterling Silver Gold Wash Puffy Earrings 12.3g

Description

We have similar Mid Century 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 "Century” or Puffy" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa
:
Mid Century C. 1935 - 1965
Markings
: Unidentified pictorial mark (a "3" and a leaf) on a charm on one earring, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 12.3 grams
Metal Type
: Gold wash over .925 sterling silver earrings, .925 sterling silver hook backings
Material
: --
Main Stone
: --
Main Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Stone Treatment:
--
Stone Cuts
:
--
Item Measurements
:
Length:
1.75"
Width:
0.69"
Depth:
0.54"
Earring Style
: Dangle earrings
Earring Backing Style
: Shepherd's crook backings with plastic stoppers. 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 in the Mid Century era
Composed of gold wash over .925 sterling silver
Each earring features a rounded teardrop-shaped motif
These motifs are pieces of hollow, rare puffy jewelry created using the repousse metalworking technique
Showcases a brushed finish which gives the earrings a lovely texture
Completed with .925 sterling silver shepherd's crook backings with plastic stoppers for wear on pierced ears
Damage
: Age appropriate wear.
There are some light areas of wear to the gold wash over sterling silver, exposing the sterling silver underneath. One of the earrings has an area of black grime, which can be removed with a cleaning. The price of this item 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 Mid-Century era, 1935 to 1965, encompassed many new styles of art and architecture and this carried over to jewelry making. This exciting time for jewelry saw movements such as Hollywood Regency, Modernism, Brutalism, and the Atomic Age. Native American artisans were also making their mark in the jewelry industry. Artisans used many kinds of metals, gemstones, glass, and experimented with ceramic and wood as well. This era was filled with new and innovative designs, while also rejuvenating and reinventing older styles. The unique jewelry which emerged from this era is still very popular today.
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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