Antique Vintage Deco Mid Century Style Sterling Silver Goldstone Earrings 7.2g

Description

We have similar Mid Century and Goldstone items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Mid Century" or "Goldstone" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa
:
Vintage Mid Century Style
Markings
: Marked "925" and Silpada maker's mark (two "v"-shapes with a dot above them)
on the back of the earrings, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: United States
Brand
: Silpada
Gram Weight
: 7.2 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Goldstone
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Length:
5.09 mm
Width:
4.03 mm
Color:
opaque rust-brown hue with inclusions of golden sparkles
Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Stone Treatment:
Goldstone is a manufactured stone. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts
: Carved and polished goldstone bead
Item Measurements
:
Length:
1.59"
Width:
0.46"
Earring Style
: Dangle
Earring Backing Style
: Shepherd's crook backings with safety catches. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Pierced
Notable Features
:
Made in the vintage Mid Century style by Silpada, a jewelry company founded in 1997, and inspired by Modernist jewelry
Each earring features a dangling goldstone bead with a beautiful rust-brown hue and inclusions of golden sparkles
The stones dangle beneath a silver bead attached to a rounded, hollow shape
The hollow shape is adorned with low relief and a high relief swirl motifs in Modernist style
Completed with shepherd's crook backings and safety catches for secure wear on pierced ears
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. There is some tarnish present on the sterling silver, giving the earrings a lovely antique quality. 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 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.
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.
The Mid-Century Modern style became a movement in art and jewelry in the 1940s, right after World War II, and peaked in the 1950s. The use of multi-colored metals became very popular due to wartime restrictions on certain materials; it was not uncommon to have brass, copper or gold-alloy accents with silver backgrounds. Mid-century Modernism is marked by clean lines and bold, abstract geometric shapes.
Goldstone is man-made glittering glass and usually made up of Gypsum and Feldspar. The most common form of it is a reddish-brown color with copper flecks throughout it. This combination gives the stone the appearance of a gold shimmer that is eye-catching. Another name for Goldstone is aventurine glass. Although not common, goldstone also comes in hues of blue and green.
Domestic US:
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FREE
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