Antique Vintage Deco Mid Century Sterling Silver Turquoise CZ Stud Earrings 2.6g

Description

We have similar Mid Century and Turquoise items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Century" and "Turquoise" 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
: 2.6 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Turquoise
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Length:
35.68 mm
Width:
2.34 mm
Color:
opaque bright blue hue
Accent Stone
: Cubic zirconia
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
:
Diameter:
1.3 mm
Color:
translucent, colorless hue
Stone Treatment:
The turquoise stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists
. Cubic zirconia is a manufactured stone. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts
: Carved and polished inlaid turquoise, round faceted cubic zirconia
Item Measurements
:
Length:
0.42"
Width:
0.42"
Depth
: 0.55"
Earring Style
: Stud earrings
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 in the Mid Century era
Composed of .925 sterling silver
Each earring nine sparkling cubic zirconia stones surrounded by inlaid turquoise
The turquoise contains a bright blue hue and was inlaid on the edges of the earrings for geometric style
Completed with post backings for wear on pierced ears with the addition of butterfly backings
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. These earrings are missing their butterfly backings, which can be purchased from your local jewelers or most department stones. There is tarnish on some areas on the sterling silver, giving 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 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.
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.
Discovered in 1892, Cubic zirconia (CZ) is the cubic crystalline form of zirconium oxide. It wasn’t until the 1930’s that scientist discovered how to melt and create a refractory substance that CZ was crafted into diamond-simulating stones for jewelry. The synthesized material is hard, optically flawless, usually colorless, and much less expensive than a natural diamond, which makes it a great alternative in rings, bracelets and other types of jewelry.
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