Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Gold Chinese Carved Jadeite Jade Earrings

  

Age Circa : Art Deco C. Markings : China on back of earrings, Sterling on screw-on backing, Tested, Guaranteed. Gram Weight : 18.3 Grams.

925 Sterling Silver with Gold Wash. Main Stone Measurements/Color : 21.8 mm in length and 15.3 mm in width and tapers down to 10 mm in width, 1.2 mm in diameter, Semi translucent apple green. Stone Treatment : The stones appear to be untreated, but we are not certified Gemologists and cannot be sure. Item Measurements : The earrings measure 3.2" in length and 0.9" in width. Earring Backing Style : Screw-on Backing. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.

For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears : Both. Notable Features : These earrings were handmade in China during the Art Deco era. The earrings feature beautiful Chinese carved jadeite. The intricate carvings display the mastery of the Chinese stonecutters, who were considered to be some of the best artists in the world.

The stones are a rich semi-translucent apple green hue, which when held up to the light, fully encapsulate the beauty of the stone. The carving is of a bat that hangs above a Chinese Shou symbol, which represents longevity. Above the larger stone, there is an intricate array of small jadeite beads that have been painstakingly hand strung along a silk string. The earrings are made out of sterling silver which has been covered with a gold wash to create a beautiful color in the metal.

Surrounding the stones are intricately hand woven filigree. The top portion of the earring is surrounded by rope twist detailing, while the larger, bottom stone is set in a bezel that is made up of a stunning compilation of filigree, silver detailing, and granulated beading.

At the top of the earring is an intricate filigree flower, while the bottom of the earring has a stunning amount of tassels that give the piece an additional feminine touch. The back of the earring also has delicate filigree that allows the light to shine through the jadeite.

These earrings have screw-on backings, making them perfect for both pierced and non-pierced ears. Don't miss your chance to add these exquisite earrings to your collection! There is a stress line in the jadeite from forming. This is natural and does not affect wear. Some of the beads are missing; this does not affect wear, but your local jeweler can easily replace them, if desired.

The price has been reduced to reflect this. 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. 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. Chinese stone cutters were considered some of the finest artisans in the world. They would spend years learning to hand-carve many different types of stones, and excelled in creating finely detailed pieces other artisans couldnt even hope to compare to. Their skill was so refined that they could even carve delicate stones like coral and jade. Chinese stone cutters were so talented that Victorian era European socialites would commission pieces from them, preferring the hefty price tag that came with such high quality work to the ready availability of Western stonework. Filigree metalworking is a delicate form of art and 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 metalworking processes. Filigree is still a very popular technique in India and Asia. It was in Chinawhere the gem-carving tradition was already thousands of years oldthat jadeite reached its peak as an important artistic medium. The first jadeite reached China in the late 1700s, and late eighteenth and early nineteenth century carvers created masterpieces that are still unsurpassed in concept, design, and technical execution. Jadeite is prized for its hardness and density and occurs in green, white, orange, yellow, lavender, red, gray, and black hues. The highest grade of jadeite is translucent and has an even color distribution. We do not undervalue packages for international customers as it is illegal. The item "Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Gold Chinese Carved Jadeite Jade Earrings" is in sale since Sunday, July 1, 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.

• Ethnic Origin: Chinese
• Country/Region of Manufacture: China
• Style: Drop/Dangle
• Metal Purity: .

  925

• Main Stone: Jade
• Metal: Sterling Silver