Antique Vintage Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Filigree Red Onyx 9.8 mm Earrings
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Antique Vintage Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Filigree Red Onyx 9.8 mm Earrings:
$16.00
The Piece
Age Circa: Vintage Art Deco Style
Markings: 925, Tested and Guaranteed
Country of Origin:Unknown
Brand: Unknown
Gram Weight:1.4 Grams
Metal Type: .925 Sterling Silver
Material: --
Main Stone:Onyx
Main Stone Measurements/Color: 3.2 mm in diameter, Orange-red hue
Accent Stone: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color:--
Stone Treatment:The stones appear to be untreated, but we are not certified Gemologists and cannot be sure.Stone Cuts: Inlay
Earring Style:Stud
Earring Backing Style:Posts with butterfly backings. Your local jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears:Pierced
Item Measurements:The earrings measure 0.4\" in diameter.
Notable Features: These earrings were handmade in the Art Deco style. Each earring features a masterful arrangement of .925 sterling silver filigree in the shape of flowers with petite red onyx inlays at their centers. Encircling the base of the bezels on each earring are fine rope twist accents. These are further surrounded by delicate sterling silver filigree work that form lace-like petals and create the flower motif present in these earrings. True to the techniques of filigree work, all of these silver accents would have been hand bent and twisted with the utmost care to create this intricate and beautiful pair of earrings. These earrings have posts with butterfly backings and are suitable for pierced ears. Don\'t miss your opportunity to own this stunning piece of history.
Damage:Age appropriate wear.
*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.
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.
Onyx is formed by bands of chalcedony in alternating colors. It is cryptocrystalline, consisting of fine inter-growths of silica minerals. Its bands are parallel to one another, as opposed to the more chaotic branding that often occurs in agates. It is translucent to opaque and comes in a wide variety of colors including white, yellow, red, brown, green, and black.All packages are sent via USPS First Class Insured Mail unless another shipping option is chosen by the buyer. Buy It Now items ship for free (domestically). Shipping on sale items are priced below. We do not undervalue packages for international customers as it is illegal. Please take this into consideration before placing your offer.
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Antique Vintage Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Filigree Red Onyx 9.8 mm Earrings:
$16.00