Antique Vintage Deco Retro Sterling 925 Silver Mexican Taxco Leaf Spray Earrings

Description

We have similar Mexican, Taxco, and Spray items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Mexican," "Taxco," or "Spray" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Cait P.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Retro C. 1940 - 1950
Markings:
"Mexico Silver" on the backs of the earrings,
Tested, and Guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Mexico
Brand:
Taxco
Gram Weight:
9.0 Grams
Metal Type:
.925 Sterling Silver
Material:
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Main Stone:
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Main Stone Measurements/Color:
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Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
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Stone Cuts:
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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
Item Measurements:
The earrings measure 1.4" in length and 0.90" wide.
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Retro period of the Art Deco era in Mexico by a talented Taxco silver smith
The earrings were created using repousse metal working techniques to hand-hammering sterling silver into the likeness of curling leaves
The leaves curl outward in the spray style, a popular design style during this time period
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.
Retro jewelry was produced during the 1940s and 1950s and was representative of the bold and changing world that emerged from the Second World War. Retro jewelry is not only illustrative of the energetic and modernizing styles of the 40s and 50s, but it incorporated the elegance and luxury of jewelry styles past. Retro jewelry can frequently be found composed of bright gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the use of platinum. These designs are vibrant and beautiful and are a gorgeous example of the style of the rapidly evolving world.
Taxco, Mexico is famous for producing the finest sterling silver jewelry in the world. Taxco has a rich history of silver-making, with the Aztecs being the first to mine and craft sterling silver for adornment and ceremony. In the 1920s, an American artist named William Spratling moved to Taxco. Being inspired by pre-Columbian and Aztec art, Spratling built a successful jewelry business. Many local aspiring artisans started apprenticing under him, and he eventually developed an apprenticeship program, with many famous silversmiths having learned there. The Taxco tradition of silversmithing is still carried on by the local artisan community today.
Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Greece, Egypt, and even the Hopewell periods in the American southeast. Reverse side hammering was also used to add detail to the front, creating intricate patterns using grooves, indentations, and channeling. The piece was then carefully polished to create a hollow, eye-catching treasure.
During the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras, spray style jewelry became immensely popular. Spray jewelry often includes precious stones and metalwork that fans out in multiple directions to create ornate and attention-grabbing sparkle.
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