Antique Vintage Art Deco 925 Sterling Silver Baltic Amber Dangle Earrings 3.8g

Description

We have similar Art Deco and Amber 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 "Amber" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Product Listing by: Dayna M.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings
: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 3.8 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Baltic amber
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Length:
16.28 mm
Width:
10.36 mm
Depth
: 6.77 mm
Color:
Semi-translucent, with natural orange inclusions
Accent Stone
: Green Amber
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
:
Diameter
:
3.08 mm
Depth
: 3.25 mm
Color:
Opaque, with natural dark & light green inclusions
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
: Smooth and polished cabochon
Item Measurements
:
Length:
1.16"
Width:
0.45"
Earring Style
: Drop/dangle
Earring Backing Style:
Post
with butterfly backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Pierced
Notable Features
:
Handmade during the Art Deco era
Composed of .925 sterling silver
Each earring features Baltic Amber in a diamond motif. Each stone is bezel set with an open back to allow light to shine through and illuminate the amber.
The top of the earring is a circular green amber, giving these earrings a beautiful color contrast.
The earrings have posts with butterfly backings for secure wear, making them suitable for pierced ears.
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely. The tarnish can be removed with the use of a polishing cloth if desired.
*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.
Baltic amber is found only in northern Europe and accounts for much of the known amber in the world. Amber is an organic fossilized resin that is formed when sap exudes from pine trees and hardens over many years. It typically contains an internal matrix of materials, including water or gas bubbles, organic plant matter, or even insects. Baltic amber specifically comes from sap that is 35 to 50 million years old and came from trees that are now covered by the Baltic Sea. It has been used since ancient times to create jewelry and decorative ornaments, and has long been used in folk medicine for its healing properties.
Amber is fossilized tree resin, which has been appreciated for its color and natural beauty since Neolithic times. Because it originates as a soft, sticky tree resin, amber sometimes contains animal and plant material as inclusions. Green amber, together with its inclusions, takes on a naturally green tint when the tree resin forms around fresh green leaves, or in marshy environments around decaying plant material.
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