Antique Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver English Filigree Fan Shaped Earrings

  

Age Circa : Art Deco C. Country of Origin : United Kingdom. Gram Weight : 7.5 Grams. Item Measurements : The earrings measure 2.4" in length, dangle 1.7" from the ear, and are 1 wide. Earring Backing Style : Hook with a closure.

Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire. For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears : Pierced. Notable Features : These earrings were handmade in England during the Art Deco era. The 925 sterling silver hand crimped filigree work begins at the base of the earring, with delicate hearts cascading into a fan shape with rope twisting filigree tear drops woven into an intricate pattern within.

Dangling from this gorgeous fan are seven tear shaped tassels which swing whimsically from the ear. This pair of earrings hang 1.7 from the earlobe and have a wire hook back for pierced ears.

Don't miss out on your chance to own this exquisite piece of history. This listing is for the item only. 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.

Filigree metal working is a delicate form of art has been found as early as 3,000 BC in Mesopotamia. It was perfected by the Phoenicians and Etruscan civilizations between the 6th and 3rd centuries BC. It involves stamping out a design in metal and hand bending and twirling threads, combined with tiny beads, until a final motif emerges. It is reminiscent of lace and considered one of the most difficult metal working processes. Filigree is still a very popular technique in India and Asia.

We do not undervalue packages for international customers as it is illegal. The item "Antique Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver English Filigree Fan Shaped Earrings" is in sale since Saturday, June 23, 2018. 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.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Style: Drop/Dangle
• Metal Purity: .

  925

• Metal: Sterling Silver