Vintage Sterling Earrings

Vtg 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Hematite Marcasite Dangle Drop Earrings

Vtg 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Hematite Marcasite Dangle Drop Earrings
Vtg 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Hematite Marcasite Dangle Drop Earrings
Vtg 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Hematite Marcasite Dangle Drop Earrings
Vtg 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Hematite Marcasite Dangle Drop Earrings
Vtg 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Hematite Marcasite Dangle Drop Earrings
Vtg 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Hematite Marcasite Dangle Drop Earrings
Vtg 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Hematite Marcasite Dangle Drop Earrings
Vtg 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Hematite Marcasite Dangle Drop Earrings
Vtg 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Hematite Marcasite Dangle Drop Earrings
Vtg 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Hematite Marcasite Dangle Drop Earrings

Vtg 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Hematite Marcasite Dangle Drop Earrings    Vtg 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Hematite Marcasite Dangle Drop Earrings

Fresh looking, soft wear is noticeable only on close inspection. Silver setting has a bright patina with minor surface wear. No dents or imperfections to the shape or signs of repair. Hematite stones are gleaming with no chips or surface wear, faceting is crisp.

Marcasites are all in place. Screw backings are secure and original. Material Tests for sterling silver, natural marcasites and hematite.

Made by hand or in small groups of similar styles, vintage jewelry is individualistic with its own special history. Striking geometric shapes with a delicate setting emphasize mirror-like sheen of stones. Pendants dangle freely and are elongated for lots of swing and sway when worn. Excellent condition showcases the design detail and quality of construction. Movement in jewelry is an indicator of a higher end piece, as it demonstrates that the designer considered how the jewelry would look and feel when it was actually worn.

For example, high-end pieces often adjust to different necklines or wrists for comfort and a seamless look. Other times, movement is strategically incorporated for gemstones to catch the light or to enhance the sparkle of a certain gemstone cut. Art Deco is one of the first truly international styles, that influenced the design of buildings, furniture, fashion and of course, jewelry.

The movement was given a name from the international exposition of Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, that was held in Paris in 1925 and largely dedicated to the jewelry arts. Born out of ideas of modernism and the Industrial Age, this manifested into designs that used Cubisms bold abstraction and rectilinear shapes and combined them with intricate patterning, bold color and symmetry. High-end jewelry design houses like Cartier and Boucheron set the trends in gold and gemstones, which were then emulated by costume jewelry companies in glass or perhaps plastics, and brought to the masses. _gsrx_vers_1292 GS 8.3.6 (1292).

The item "Vtg 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Hematite Marcasite Dangle Drop Earrings" is in sale since Saturday, June 26, 2021. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Earrings". The seller is "oxfordjewel" and is located in Altadena, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

  • Style: Drop/Dangle
  • Main Stone: Hematite
  • Metal: Sterling Silver
  • Jewelry Department: Fine
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Original/Reproduction: Original


Vtg 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Hematite Marcasite Dangle Drop Earrings    Vtg 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver Hematite Marcasite Dangle Drop Earrings