Antique Vintage Deco Mid Century Sterling Silver Banded Agate Leaf Earrings 2.9g

Description

We have similar Mid Century and Agate items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Century" or "Agate" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa
:
Mid Century C. 1935 - 1965
Markings
: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 2.9 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Agate
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Length:
20.39 mm & 20.55 mm
Width:
11.75 mm &
11.82 mm
Color:
opaque cream and grey hues with lighter and darker red and red-orange striations
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:
1.60" & 1.62"
Width:
0.46"
Earring Style
: Dangle earrings
Earring Backing Style
: Shepherd's crook backings with safety catches. 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 in the Mid Century era
Composed of .925 sterling silver
Each earring features agate stones that contain cream and grey hues with lighter and darker red and red-orange striations
The rectangular stones are held securely between a sterling silver foliate motif setting
Completed with shepherd's crook backings and safety catches for wear on pierced ears
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. The sterling silver is tarnished in some areas, giving the earrings a lovely antique quality. There is a small amount jewelry adhesive visible around the setting on the earrings, which does not affect wear. There is also minor wear to the faces of the stones, which can be re-polished by your local jeweler, if desired, and does not affect wear. The price of this item 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 Mid-Century era, 1935 to 1965, encompassed many new styles of art and architecture and this carried over to jewelry making. This exciting time for jewelry saw movements such as Hollywood Regency, Modernism, Brutalism, and the Atomic Age. Native American artisans were also making their mark in the jewelry industry. Artisans used many kinds of metals, gemstones, glass, and experimented with ceramic and wood as well. This era was filled with new and innovative designs, while also rejuvenating and reinventing older styles. The unique jewelry which emerged from this era is still very popular today.
Agates are a semi-precious variety of gemstones composed of chalcedony and quartz layers that vary highly in grain and coloration, and usually show multi-color bands. It comes in many different colors including white, red, black, yellow, brown, or pink. The hues and bands are dependent on environmental pressure and temperature, and the mineral contents of each stone. Each agate is unique because of these myriad factors, and even slabs cut from the same specimen will vary in coloration and design. The stone was discovered on the shore of the Greek river Achates in the 3rd Century BC, and has been used for carvings and jewelry since.
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