Antique Vintage Mid Century Modern Sterling Silver Mexico TAXCO Earrings 15.3g

Description

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Listing Description by: Megan E.
The Piece
Age Circa
:
Mid Century C. 1935 - 1965
Markings
: "Mexico .925" and ".925 16-48" on the inside of the earrings, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Mexico
Brand
: Taxco
Gram Weight
: 15.4 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:
1.69"
Width:
1.39"
Earring Style
: Cluster Earrings
Earring Backing Style
: Post backings with butterfly backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Pierced
Notable Features
:
Handmade during the Mid Century era in Mexico, by a talented Taxco silversmith
Earrings were made in the modernist style, with bold geometric shapes and lines
Comprised of .925 sterling silver and make up a diamond-like motif
These earrings are a bit heavy but hang nicely from the ear
Completed with post backings and butterfly backings for pierced wear
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. These earrings are fairly tarnished in areas, which is to be expected of an item this age. The price of this item 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 Modernist 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.
Taxco, Mexico is famous for producing the finest sterling silver jewelry in the world. Taxco has a rich history of silver-making, with the Aztecs being the first to mine and craft sterling silver for adornment and ceremony. In the 1920s, an American artist named William Spratling moved to Taxco. Being inspired by pre-Columbian and Aztec art, Spratling built a successful jewelry business. Many local aspiring artisans started apprenticing under him, and he eventually developed an apprenticeship program, with many famous silversmiths having learned there. The Taxco tradition of silversmithing is still carried on by the local artisan community today.
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