Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Byzantine Bali Twisted Wire Hoop Earrings

Description

We have similar Byzantine Bali items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Byzantine Bali" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Dylan L.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings:
Unmarked,
Tested, and Guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
10.6 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:
Hoop Earrings
Earring Backing Style:
Infinity Backings. Your local jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears:
Pierced
Item Measurements:
The earrings measure 1.88" long by 0.23" wide.
Notable Features:
These lovely earrings were handmade during the Art Deco era and are hoops.
The bottom portion of the earrings feature Byzantine Bali twisted wire accents.
Between each twisted wire section is a rope twist accent.
At the very bottom of each hoop is an applied sphere, which was very popular in Byzantine Bali era jewelry.
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely. 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 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.
Byzantine Bali jewelry was crafted with a classic twisted or braided style that invokes a sense of the ancient times of the Byzantine Empire, where men and women wore jewelry as a symbol of status and power. Interwoven links, rope twist details, and looping applied wires, and granulated beads are the hallmarks of this bold style of jewelry.
Domestic US
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Auction Items:
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BIN Items:
FREE
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USPS
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International
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