Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Gold Wash Portuguese Filigree Earrings 4.3g

Description

We have similar Art Deco and Filigree items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Deco" or "Filigree" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings
: "Topazio Portugal Sterling" on the back of the earrings, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 4.3 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver with a yellow gold wash
Material
: --
Main Stone
: --
Main Stone Measurements/Color
: --
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
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Length:
1.79" & 1.85"
Width:
0.66" & 0.71"
Earring Style
: Dangle earrings
Earring Backing Style
: Shepherd's crook backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Pierced
Notable Features
:
Handmade in the Art Deco era in Portugal by Topazio, a jewelry line founded in 1934
Comprised of .925 sterling silver with a yellow gold wash
Features dangle earrings with intricate filigree metalworking that was bent and twisted by hand to create a leaf motif
Each leaf motif is three-dimensional with raised edges for realistic detail
Completed with shepherd's crook backings for secure and comfortable wear
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. There is wear to the gold wash, and the sterling silver of the earrings is fairly tarnished on the front and back. The backings are also slightly different, and a matching pair can be purchased by your local jeweler, if desired. 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
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.
Filigree metalworking is a delicate form of art and has been found as early as 3,000 BC in Mesopotamia. It was perfected by the Phoenicians and Etruscan civilizations between the 6th and 3rd centuries BC. It involves stamping out a design in metal and hand bending and twirling threads, combined with tiny beads, until a final motif emerges. It is reminiscent of lace and considered one of the most difficult metalworking processes. Filigree is still a very popular technique in India and Asia.
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