Antique Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Repousse Round Cluster Earrings 9.5g

Description

We have similar Art Deco or Repousse 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 "Repousse" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Megan E.
The Piece
Age Circa
:
Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings
: "925 TH" on the backside of the earrings and "925" on the earring backings, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
:
Unknown
Gram Weight
: 9.5 grams
Metal Type
: .925 Sterling Silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: --
Main Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Stone Treatment:
--
Stone Cuts
: --
Item Measurements
:
Diameter:
1.06"
Depth:
0.60" (including backings)
Earring Style
: Cluster Earrings
Earring Backing Style
: Clip-on. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Both
Notable Features
:
Handmade during the Art Deco era
Made using the repousse technique, with the inside of the earrings being hollow
Hand-etched details in the sterling silver create a swirl on the earrings, with multiple layers of hand-chased marks
Completed with clip-on backings for secure and comfortable wear
Comprised of .925 sterling silver
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. There is slight tarnish present on the back of the earrings.
*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 specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Greece, Egypt, and even the Hopewell periods in the American southeast. Reverse side hammering was also used to add detail to the front, creating intricate patterns using grooves, indentations, and channeling. The piece was then carefully polished to create a hollow, eye-catching treasure.
Chasing is a metalworking technique that uses a nail-like tool and hammer to hand etch patterns onto a metal surface. This process creates a design that is sunk into the front of the surface using indentations, grooves, and channels. Chasing is thousands of years old and was a very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today.
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