Antique Vintage Deco Mid Century Style Sterling Silver Faux Pearl Earrings 4g

Description

We have similar Mid Century and Pearl items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Century" and "Pearl" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa
:
Vintage Mid-Century style
Markings
: "Elle" on the side of the earrings, "925 China" on the lever backings, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: China
Brand
: Elle
Gram Weight
: 4 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Faux pearl
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Diameter
: 4.3 mm to 4.45 mm
Color:
lustrous white hue
Accent Stone
: Aquamarine, ruby
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
:
Aquamarine
: 4.85 mm diameter, semi-translucent blue hue
Ruby
: 1.92 mm diameter, approximately 1.1 mm depth, semi-translucent deep pink hue
Stone Treatment:
Faux pearls are a manufactured stone.
The aquamarine and ruby 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
: Polished faux pearl, round faceted cut ruby, round faceted bead aquamarine
Item Measurements
:
Length:
1.13" & 1.18"
Width:
0.17" & 0.19"
Earring Style
: Hoop earrings
Earring Backing Style
: Hinged lever 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 style of the Mid Century era by Elle, a contemporary jewelry designer
Composed of .925 sterling silver
Each earring features two faux pearls with lustrous white hues, dangling from the bottom of the hoops
One earring contains a lovely faceted aquamarine bead, adding sparkle to the earrings
The side of each hoop is adorned with a ruby stone, containing a deep pink hue
Completed with hinged lever backings for wear on pierced ears
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. One of the earrings is missing its aquamarine stone, but can be replaced by your local jeweler. 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 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.
A stunning variety of the mineral beryl, aquamarine was named after the Latin word for seawater. Aquamarines with visible flaws are uncommon and the cost of producing synthetic aquamarine is high, therefore most aquamarine gems are natural. Light blue topaz is often mistaken for aquamarine. The large size of its crystal lattice makes many of its specimens ideal for faceting into larger sized gemstones, and thus it is seen in many opulent designs from various periods in time. Royalty commonly favored these large, precious stones. Varying in color from light blue to light green, its subtle beauty carries over well into a wide variety of jewelry styles. The value of aquamarine is often based on how limpid, or clear, it is in appearance.
Rubies are one of the four precious gemstones and are prized for their pink to blood red colors. The most valued hue of ruby is called blood-red, or pigeon blood, for the bright, rich hue it exhibits. The color of a ruby comes from the element chromium. Rubies have adorned royal and religious jewelry for centuries and were especially esteemed in Asian countries like China and India, where they were thought to bring good fortune. Rubies are graded by color, clarity, cut, and carat. Rubies are often also evaluated based on their geographic origin.
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