Antique Vintage Deco 925 Sterling Silver Blue Turquoise Cluster Earrings 6.3g

Description

We have similar Turquoise and Art Deco items, including a matching necklace, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Turquoise" or "Deco" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Cait P.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings
: "Sterling" on the earring backings, tested, and guaranteed.
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 6.3 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Turquoise
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Length:
15.35 mm
Width:
10.1 mm
Depth:
6.85 mm
Color:
opaque blue hue with dark blue flecks and veining
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 cabochon
Item Measurements
:
Length:
0.75"
Width:
0.55"
Depth:
0.35"
Earring Style
: Cluster
Earring Backing Style
: Screw-on backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Both
Notable Features
:
Handmade during the Art Deco era
Composed of .925 sterling silver
Each earring features a large, blue turquoise stone with dark blue flecks and veining
Completed with screw-on backings, making the earrings suitable for both pierced and non-pierced ears
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely.
*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.
Turquoise is found all over the world and has been a popular semi-precious stone used in jewelry and art for thousands of years by many different cultures; from prehistoric times to the present. Turquoise comes in many beautiful color variations; from the popular bright solid sky-blue hues to dark blue hues with dark spiderwebbing throughout, as well as aqua, teal, and many green varieties, and even some rare white with dark spiderwebbing.
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
Base Shipping:
USPS
First Class
: .00 fully insured, estimated 3-5 business days
USPS
Priority Mail
: .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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