Antique Vintage Art Deco 925 Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Stud Earrings 3.3g

Description

We have similar Art Deco and Enamel 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 "Enamel" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Megan E.
The Piece
Age Circa
:
Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings
: Unmarked
, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
:
Unknown
Gram Weight
: 3.3 grams
Metal Type
: Gold wash over base metal
Material
: Guilloche Enamel
Main Stone
: --
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
--
Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Stone Treatment:
--
Stone Cuts
:
--
Item Measurements
:
Diameter:
0.51"
Depth:
0.59" (including posts)
Earring Style
: Stud
Earring Backing Style
: Posts with secure backings
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Pierced
Notable Features
:
Handmade in the Art Deco era
Features petite stud earrings
, composed of sterling silver, with a yellow gold wash
Showcases lovely guilloche style enameling, with blue and green hues, each separated by an etched metal border
Earring have posts with secure backings to complete the piece for comfortable and secure wear
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 specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
The Guilloche method of enameling starts with an etched metal base, usually a highly intricate and repeating geometrical pattern, that is then finished with a translucent to semi-translucent enamel to highlight the carved details underneath to show through and add a metallic luster to the piece. Originally Guilloche bases were hand carved, but that changed during the 18th century with the invention of turn engine machinery that could carve metal patterns. In modern times, the definition of Guilloche became a blanket term for various methods of surface alteration; engraved, printed, or otherwise created. It also came to incorporate carvings which were not necessarily repetitive or geometric. A famous example of this style was explored by Peter Carl Faberge on his eggs during the 19th century. Cartier, Boucheron, and Tiffany all followed suit, creating stunning pieces which are still in high demand today.
Domestic US:
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