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Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Chinese Four Seasons Floral Earrings 14.8g

$ 126.71

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Style: Drop/Dangle
  • Modified Item: No
  • Metal: Sterling Silver
  • Metal Purity: .925
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  • Ethnic Origin: Chinese
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: China
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

    Description

    We have similar Chinese and Art Deco items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Chinese" or "Deco" under our Buy-It-Now items.
    Listing Description by: Cait P.
    The Piece
    Age Circa
    : Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
    Markings
    : Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
    Country of Origin
    : Unknown
    Brand
    : Unknown
    Gram Weight
    : 14.8 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
    :
    Length:
    1.6"
    Width:
    0.90"
    Earring Style
    : Drop/dangle
    Earring Backing Style
    : Screw-on backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
    For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
    : Both
    Notable Features
    :
    Handmade in the Art Deco era in China
    Chinese export jewelry was very fashionable during this time period
    Composed of .925 sterling silver
    Each earring features a dangling rectangular accent adorned with beautiful plum blossoms, a popular motif in Chinese jewelry that represents the season of winter
    Completed with screw-on backings, making the earrings suitable for both pierced and non-pierced ears
    Damage
    : Age appropriate wear.
    *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.
    Chinese export jewelry became popular during the late Victorian period and persisted until the 1960s. During this period, Chinese craftsmen were considered by far the best in the world. The rich and wealthy would custom-order a piece through their local jeweler, who would send the design off to China to be made and sent back to Europe. This lengthy process was very expensive, making Chinese export pieces highly desirable, then and now.
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