Antique Vintage Deco Retro 12k Gold Filled GF Pink Paste Cluster Earrings 3.7g

Description

We have similar Paste and Retro 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 "Retro" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing description by: Cait P.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Retro C. 1940 - 1950
Markings:
"1/20-12k G.F." and an unidentified maker's mark (M&S) on the earring backings and backs of the earrings, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
M&S
Gram Weight:
3.7 grams
Metal Type:
1/20 12k yellow gold filled over base metal
Material:
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Main Stone:
Paste
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
Marquise cut stones:
7.4 mm long, 4.15 mm wide
Round cut stones:
2.3 mm
Color:
semi-translucent pink hue; translucent and colorless
Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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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:
Marquise cut, round cut
Item Measurements:
Length:
1.1"
Width:
0.75"
Earring Style:
Cluster
Earring Backing Style:
Screw-on backings. Your local jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears:
Both
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Retro period of the Art Deco era
Composed of 1/20 12k yellow gold filled over base metal
Each earring features a vibrant pink paste stone and sparkly, colorless, and translucent paste stones
Completed with screw-on backings, making the earrings suitable for both pierced and non-pierced ears
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. There is some wear to yellow gold, revealing the base metal beneath it; however, this is not immediately noticeable and does not affect wear. 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
Retro jewelry refers to pieces created in the 1940s and 1950s. This was a period during which jewelry designers were largely influenced by the changes stemming from World War II. These designs reflect an infusion of futuristic vision with elements inspired by preceding periods, encompassing a variety of gemstones, shapes, and materials. Materials used commonly in Retro jewelry are gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the use of platinum. Designs can be masculine, geometric and modern, or softer, more feminine and floral
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Gold filled jewelry consists of an outer solid gold layer over a metal base, and 5% of its weight should be derived from gold. This solid layer of gold is laid over a base of sterling silver or some other kind of metal to produce a high-quality gold look.
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:
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
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USPS
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USPS
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International
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