Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Turquoise Marcasite Teardrop Earrings 6.3g

Description

We have similar Art Deco and Turquoise items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Deco" or "Turquoise" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Product Listing by: Dayna M.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings
: "925" on back of both earrings, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 6.3 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Turquoise
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
length:
8.93 mm
Width
: 7.08 mm
Color:
Opaque deep blue hue
Accent Stone
: Marcasites
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
:
Diameter
:
1.41 mm
Color:
Opaque, reflective grey hue
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
: Cabochon cut turquoise and rounded faceted rose cut marcasites
Item Measurements
:
Length:
1.67"
Width:
0.50"
Earring Style
: Drop/dangle
Earring Backing Style:
Posts with butterfly backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Pierced
Notable Features
:
Handmade during the Art Deco era
Composed of .925 sterling silver
Each earring has a geometric teardrop motif with cut-outs and linear borders
Each earring features one prong set turquoise cabochon-cut stone
with small marcasite stones surrounding it to give it its classic sparkle, which the Gatsby style is so known for
Complete with posts and butterfly backings, making them suitable for pierced ears
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. There is some minor tarnish on the earing but this can be removed by a polishing cloth if so desired. The earrings are very dirty and could stand be cleaned with warm water and a gentle cleaner.
*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.
Marcasite was a very popular stone during the Art Deco period. Marcasite is meticulously hand-cut from pieces of iron pyrite and perfectly faceted to reflect the light. Marcasite is pale yellow or white with a bright luster, but tarnishes to a brown color. During the wild, Gatsby-style parties, ladies’ jewelry could be seen sparkling from across the room.
Turquoise is found all over the world and has been a popular semi-precious stone used in jewelry and art for thousands of years by many different cultures; from prehistoric times to the present. Turquoise comes in many beautiful color variations; from the popular bright solid sky-blue hues to dark blue hues with dark spiderwebbing throughout, as well as aqua, teal, and many green varieties, and even some rare white with dark spiderwebbing.
Domestic US:
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: .00 fully insured, overnight delivery
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