Antique Vintage Mid Century Sterling Silver Byzantine Bali Turquoise Earrings 8g

Description

We have similar Mid Century and 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 "Century" or "Byzantine Bali" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa
:
Mid Century C. 1935 - 1965
Markings
: "925" on the backings, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 8 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Turquoise
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Diameter:
15.42 mm & 15.47 mm
Depth
: 7.26 mm & 8.13 mm
Color:
opaque bright lime green hue with mottled lighter green hues and brown striations
Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Stone Treatment:
The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts
: Carved and polished cabochon
Item Measurements
:
Length:
1.88"
Width:
0.60"
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
:
These earrings were handmade in the Mid Century era in the Byzantine Bali style
Composed of .925 sterling silver
Each earring features two round turquoise stones with bright lime green hues, mottled lighter green hues, and brown striations
The round stones were strung through the center on sterling silver wire
These stones rest beneath a large sterling silver round bead, as well as another bead adorned with granulated silver bead designs in the Byzantine Bali style
Completed with shepherd's crook backings for wear on pierced ears
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. The sterling silver is tarnished in some areas, giving the earrings a lovely antique quality. There is minor wear to the faces of the larger onyx stones, which is not immediately noticeable when worn and can be re-polished by your local jeweler, when worn. 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 Mid-Century era, 1935 to 1965, encompassed many new styles of art and architecture and this carried over to jewelry making. This exciting time for jewelry saw movements such as Hollywood Regency, Modernism, Brutalism, and the Atomic Age. Native American artisans were also making their mark in the jewelry industry. Artisans used many kinds of metals, gemstones, glass, and experimented with ceramic and wood as well. This era was filled with new and innovative designs, while also rejuvenating and reinventing older styles. The unique jewelry which emerged from this era is still very popular today.
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.
Turquoise is found all over the world and has been a popular semi-precious stone used in jewelry and art for thousands of years by many different cultures; from prehistoric times to the present. Turquoise comes in many beautiful color variations; from the popular bright solid sky-blue hues to dark blue hues with dark spiderwebbing throughout, as well as aqua, teal, and many green varieties, and even some rare white with dark spiderwebbing.
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