Vtg Art Deco Sterling Silver Chrysoprase Marcasite Dangle 2.5" Long Earrings

Description

Details
Excellent condition.
Fresh looking, soft wear is noticeable only on close inspection.
Silver setting has a bright patina with minor surface wear.
No dents or imperfections to the shape or signs of repair.
Chrysoprase stones are gleaming with no chips or surface wear, faceting is crisp.
Marcasites are all in place.
Screw backings are secure and original.
Era                1930s
Length           2 1/2
”
Width             5/8
”
Mark              No mark
Weight           8 grams
Material         Tests for sterling silver, natural marcasites and chrysoprase
Collector Note
Made by hand or in small groups of similar styles, vintage jewelry is individualistic with its own special history.
Striking geometric shapes with a delicate setting emphasize glossy vibrant color of stones.
Pendants dangle freely and are elongated for lots of swing and sway when worn.
Excellent condition showcases the design detail and quality of construction.
BackStory
On Movement In Jewelry.
Movement in jewelry is an indicator of a higher end piece, as it demonstrates that the designer considered how the jewelry would look and feel when it was actually worn. For example, high-end pieces often adjust to different necklines or wrists for comfort and a seamless look. Other times, movement is strategically incorporated for gemstones to catch the light or to enhance the sparkle of a certain gemstone cut.
On Art Deco.
Art Deco is one of the first truly international styles, that influenced the design of buildings, furniture, fashion and of course, jewelry. The movement was given a name from the international exposition of Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, that was held in Paris in 1925 and largely dedicated to the jewelry arts. Born out of ideas of modernism and the Industrial Age, this manifested into designs that used Cubism’s bold abstraction and rectilinear shapes and combined them with intricate patterning, bold color and symmetry. High-end jewelry design houses like Cartier and Boucheron set the trends in gold and gemstones, which were then emulated by costume jewelry companies in glass or perhaps plastics, and brought to the masses.
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