Vtg Art Deco Rock Crystal Briolette Sterling Silver Dangle Drop Pendant Earrings

Description

Details
Very good condition.
Fresh looking, wear is noticeable on close inspection.
Silver setting has a bright patina with minor surface wear.
No dents or imperfections to the shape or signs of repair.
Crystals are gleaming with no surface wear, faceting is crisp.
One chip to one crystal at the top of the drop is noticeable on close inspection, crystal is still secure in the setting.
Backings are secure and work smoothly and are original.
Era                1920s - 1930s
Length           2
”
Width             3/8
” at widest point of drop
Mark              See photo
Weight           7 grams
Material         Sterling silver, natural rock crystal
Collector Note
Made by hand or in small groups of similar styles, vintage jewelry is individualistic with its own special history.
Full-sized, natural rock crystal was hand carved in a dimensional briolette cut for lots of shimmer and refraction.
Drops dangle feely for lively sway and movement when worn.
Greek key patterning in the setting is a subtle and refined detail.
BackStory
On Movement In Jewelry.
Movement in jewelry is an indicator of a higher end piece, as it demonstrates that the designer considered how the jewelry would look and feel when it was actually worn. For example, high-end pieces often adjust to different necklines or wrists for comfort and a seamless look. Other times, movement is strategically incorporated for gemstones to catch the light or to enhance the sparkle of a certain gemstone cut.
On Art Deco.
Art Deco is one of the first truly international styles, that influenced the design of buildings, furniture, fashion and of course, jewelry. The movement was given a name from the international exposition of Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, that was held in Paris in 1925 and largely dedicated to the jewelry arts. Born out of ideas of modernism and the Industrial Age, this manifested into designs that used Cubism’s bold abstraction and rectilinear shapes and combined them with intricate patterning, bold color and symmetry. High-end jewelry design houses like Cartier and Boucheron set the trends in gold and gemstones, which were then emulated by costume jewelry companies in glass or perhaps plastics, and brought to the masses.
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