Antique Vintage Art Nouveau 14k Yellow Gold Filled GF Paste Stud Earrings 1.2g

Description

We have similar Paste and Art Nouveau items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Paste" or "Nouveau" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910
Markings
: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 1.2 grams
Metal Type
: 14k yellow gold filled over base metal
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Paste
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Diameter:
3.75 mm
Color:
semi-translucent bright red hue, translucent, sparkling hue
Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Stone Treatment:
Paste is a manufactured stone. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts
: Round cut
Item Measurements
:
Length:
0.30" & 0.31"
Width:
0.30" & 0.31"
Earring Style
: Stud
Earring Backing Style
: Post backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Pierced
Notable Features:
These earrings were handmade during the Art Nouveau era
Composed of 14k yellow gold filled over base metal
Features stunning paste stones with bright red and colorless
The stones rest in prong settings in clustered groups of four
Completed with post backings which makes them suitable for pierced ears
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. The earrings lack their butterfly backings which will need to be replaced in order for the earrings to be worn; butterfly backings can be purchased from your local jeweler or most department stores. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.”
This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period.  This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.
French jeweler Georges Frédéric Strass created “paste” as an alternative to diamonds during the Georgian era. Leaded glass was cut and polished with a metallic powder until it shimmered brightly like a diamond in the light. These white “diamante” or “strass” stones were wildly popular with the glamorous Parisians, and eventually paste stones were colored to mimic other precious gemstones.
Domestic US
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