Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Turkish Gold Wash Carnelian Earrings 15.7g

Description

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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
: Turkey
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 15.7 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Carnelian
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Diameter:
4.19 mm
Color:
Semi-translucent, with natural orange inclusions
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
Item Measurements
:
Length:
3.9"
Width:
1.20"
Earring Style
: Chandelier
Earring Backing Style:
Shepherds hook 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 in Turkey
Composed of .925 sterling silver in a gold wash
Each earring features Carnelian stone beads. Each stone is attached to gold wash sterling silver hoops, giving the earrings its dangle chandelier effect. The warmth of the gold wash complements the orange of the Carnelian.
Each earring has a gold wash triangle and semi-circles full of rope and granulated bead designs, a classic example of Etruscan revival jewelry, which changed jewelry for many decades to come.
Complete with Shepherds hook backing style, making them suitable for pierced ears
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. Minor surface wear to the backs of earrings but not noticeable when worn
*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.
Filigree metalworking is a delicate form of art and has been found as early as 3,000 BC in Mesopotamia. It was perfected by the Phoenicians and Etruscan civilizations between the 6th and 3rd centuries BC. It involves stamping out a design in metal and hand bending and twirling threads, combined with tiny beads, until a final motif emerges. It is reminiscent of lace and considered one of the most difficult metalworking processes. Filigree is still a very popular technique in India and Asia.
Carnelian is a beautiful form of chalcedony gemstone that has been used to create jewelry for nearly 5000 years. It is an opaque-looking stone that ranges in red hues from pale orange to an intense, almost black blood red. Called the stone of kings, carnelian was well suited to carving, and would often be used in seal rings by the great ancient civilizations.
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