Antique Vintage Deco Retro 14k Yellow Gold Geometric Round Domed Stud Earrings

Description

We have similar Retro items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Retro" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Cait P.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Retro C. 1940 - 1950
Markings:
Unmarked, Tested, and Guaranteed.
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
1.3 Grams
Metal Type:
14k Yellow Gold
Metal Melt Value:
.00 (Value All-Inclusive Weight)
Material: --
Main Stone: --
Main Stone Measurements/Color: --
Accent Stone: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color:  --
Stone Treatment: --
Stone Cuts: --
Item Measurements:
The earrings measure 0.40" in diameter.
Earring Style:
Stud
Earring Backing Style:
Post Backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears:
Pierced
Notable Features:
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Handmade during the Retro period of the Art Deco era in the Hollywood Regency style
- The earrings feature circular domed designs
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. Patina on the yellow gold gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely. The earrings are missing their butterfly backings, which will need to be replaced in order for the earrings to be worn securely; butterfly backings can be purchased from your local jeweler or most department stores. 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 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.
Retro jewelry was produced during the 1940s and 1950s and was representative of the bold and changing world that emerged from the Second World War. Retro jewelry is not only illustrative of the energetic and modernizing styles of the 40s and 50s, but it incorporated the elegance and luxury of jewelry styles past. Retro jewelry can frequently be found composed of bright gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the use of platinum. These designs are vibrant and beautiful and are a gorgeous example of the style of the rapidly evolving world.
The Hollywood Regency style came into fashion during the 1930s, ushered along by the Golden Age of Hollywood. This style was heralded by bright, contrasting colors and modernization of the opulence of Baroque styles, featuring a deliberately frivolous extravagance that screamed glitz and glamour. “Big girls need big diamonds” was taken to heart, and the gorgeous Hollywood stars decked themselves appropriately, with blindingly glittering jewels to showcase their lives of luxury.
Domestic US
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