Antique Vintage Art Deco 925 Sterling Silver Green Tourmaline Huge Drop Earrings

Description

We have similar Tourmaline and Art Deco items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Tourmaline" or "Deco" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings
: "925" on the back of the earrings, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 9.9 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
:
Tourmaline
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Length:
17.37 mm
Width:
12.88 mm
Depth:
8.01 mm
Color:
semi-translucent light green hue with internal striations of lighter green hues
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
: Carved and polished oval cabochon
Item Measurements
:
Length:
0.89"
Width:
0.58"
Depth:
0.34"
Earring Style
: Drop/dangle
Earring Backing Style
: Shepherd's crook backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Pierced
Notable Features
:
Handmade in the Art Deco era
The earrings are composed of .925 sterling silver
Each earring features a lovely tourmaline stone with a light green, semi-translucent hue that would have perfectly complemented the flapper-style dresses worn to Gatsby-style parties
The earrings are completed with shepherd's crook backings for secure wear on pierced ears
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. There is tarnish on the silver which gives the earrings a lovely antique quality.
*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.
Tourmaline is a semi-precious gemstone that comes in a wide array of colors and has been fundamental in jewelry for centuries. The Empress Dowager Cixi, the last Empress of China, loved pink tourmaline and bought large quantities of the stone from the Himalaya Mine, located in California, which, along with Maine, was one of the world’s largest tourmaline mines in the world.
Domestic US:
All items ship within one business day of receiving payment. Buyers will have 3 base shipping options to choose from, depending on the needed speed of delivery. Pricing on single and multi-purchase transactions can be seen below:
Auction Items:
Base shipping + .00 per additional gold item & BIN items combine for free
BIN Items:
FREE
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USPS
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: .00 fully insured, estimated 3-5 business days
USPS
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: .00 fully insured, estimated 2-3 business days
USPS
Priority Express
: .00 fully insured, overnight delivery
International
: All packages are sent via USPS and pricing is based on buyer location. Each customer will receive a revised invoice at the close of the auction with an updated shipping rate. We will combine shipping on multiple purchases for free.
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