Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Carol Felley Mid Century Modern Style Earrings

  

Markings: "STERLING", "87" date of manufacture, "CDF" Carol Felley Maker's Mark on the back of the earring. Country of Origin : United States.

Gram Weight: 18.1 Grams. Main Stone Measurements/Color: 0.4" long by 0.6" wide, Green with layered striations. Stone Treatment: The stones appear to be untreated, but we are not certified Gemologists and cannot be sure. Your local jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.

For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears: Pierced. Item Measurements: The earrings measure 2.2" long by 1.1" wide.

Notable Features: These earrings were handmade in 1987 by the talented designer Carol Felley in the Mid-Century Modernist style. They are a doorknocker design, featuring an oval Malachite set in a gold washed Sterling Silver disc. The Malachite is a beautiful green color with natural striations throughout the stone. Hanging from the stone setting is an articulated, hand-hammered Sterling Silver shield. The bi-colored metals and large geometric shapes are hallmarks of the Mid-Century Modern style, making these earrings a bold addition to any outfit. This listing is for the item only. This beautiful piece comes from the Art Deco Era! 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. During the Art Deco Period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand. Mid-Century Modernism 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.

Malachite is a popular stone which has light and dark green banded areas. Many beautiful specimens of malachite contain special combinations with other minerals, such as azurite, cuprite, or chrysocolla. PLEASE WAIT FOR AN UPDATED INVOICE BEFORE PAYING FOR YOUR ITEMS.

Thank you for your cooperation. The item "Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Carol Felley Mid Century Modern Style Earrings" is in sale since Sunday, October 22, 2017. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Earrings". The seller is "abeautifultimeco" and is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Metal Purity: .925
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Style: Drop/Dangle
• Brand: Carol Folley
• Signed: Signed
• Main Stone: Malachite