Antique Vintage Deco Style 12k Gold Filled GF Australian Fire Opal Earrings 1.8g

Description

We have similar Opal 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 "Opal" or "Deco" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Cait P.
The Piece
Age Circa
:
Vintage Art Deco style
Markings
: "1-20-12K Gold Filled Sarah Cov" on the backings,
tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: United States
Brand
: Sarah Coventry
Gram Weight
: 1.8 grams
Metal Type
: 1/20 12k yellow gold filled over base metal
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Australian fire opal
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Diameter:
3.95 mm
Color:
semi-translucent white hue with red, orange, yellow, green, and blue fire
Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Stone Treatment:
The 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 round cabochon
Item Measurements
:
Diameter:
0.20"
Earring Style
: Stud
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
:
Made in the vintage Art Deco style by Sarah Coventry
Composed of 1/20 12k yellow gold filled over base metal
Features stunning Australian fire opals which are white in hue and display flashes of red, orange, yellow, green, and blue fire
Completed with screw-on backings, which makes them 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 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.
Gold filled jewelry consists of an outer solid gold layer over a metal base, and 5% of its weight should be derived from gold. This solid layer of gold is laid over a base of sterling silver or some other kind of metal to produce a high-quality gold look.
Discovered in the second half of the 19th century in Australia, fire opals rose to popularity amongst the aristocracy of the Victorian era, both within Australia and beyond. Queen Victoria herself was well-known for her appreciation of the stone, owning an entire collection of jewelry featuring the stunning stone. Mined in Australia and exported to the rest of the world, this new variety of opal was available to only the wealthiest of aristocrats.
As the name suggests, these opals are known for their intense flashes of fire, which usually appears a vibrant red, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, and purples, among other hues. They are typically cut into cabochons that show off their fire and are perfectly suited to a variety of different jewelry pieces.
Domestic US:
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