Antique Vintage Deco Retro Sterling Silver TAXCO ABRAHAM TOBIAS Earrings 8.1g

Description

These earrings are part of a set with a matching pin brooch, which we also have for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Abraham Tobias" or "Retro" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Retro C. 1940 - 1950
Markings:
"Silver Mexico" on the back of the earrings, "10-KT" on one of the backings,
tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Mexico
Brand:
Taxco - Abraham Tobias
Gram Weight:
8.1 grams
Metal Type:
.925 sterling silver earrings, one 10k yellow gold backing, one base metal backing
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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Item Measurements:
Length:
1.22" & 1.25"
Width:
0.92"
Depth:
0.79" & 0.82" (including backings)
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 by the talented Mexican Taxco silversmith Abraham Tobias, known for his repousse work
The earrings are composed of .925 sterling silver
Features a berry or grape-like motif with four huge, rounded domes and a stem design
These eye-catching domes were created using the repousse metalworking technique, and are rare examples of hollow puffy jewelry
Screw-on backings complete the earrings, making them suitable for pierced and non-pierced ears
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. The backings are mismatched, which does not affect wear; however, a matching pair could be added by your local jeweler, if desired. Each earring has a minor dent on one of its domes. There is tarnish on some areas of the sterling silver, giving the earrings a lovely antique quality. 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 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.
Puffy jewelry is a name given to hollow repousse pieces, typically little heart charms. Puffy hearts came into fashion in the late 1800s and were popular until the 1950s. Today, puffy jewelry is highly sought after, but very rare to find because they were difficult to make in the first place and were easily damaged due to their hollow cores.
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.
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