Antique Vintage Art Deco 925 Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Drop Earrings 3.1g

Description

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Listing Description by: Dayna M.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings
: "925" on the side of each shepherds hook backings, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 3.1 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
:
Lapis lazuli
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Diameter:
3.78 mm
Color:
opaque deep blue hue with areas of darker and lighter blue hues throughout
Accent Stone
:
--
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
:
--
Stone Treatment:
The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts
: circular inlay
Item Measurements
:
Length:
1.30" including hook, 0.62" not including hook
Width:
0.57"
Earring Style
: Drop
Earring Backing Style
: Shepherd's hook backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Pierced
Notable Features
:
Handmade in the Art Deco era
These earrings are composed of .925 sterling silver
The earrings showcase a dangling disc motif adorned with leaf and vine cut out designs
Each earring features a gorgeous lapis lazuli stone, showcasing its natural opaque blue hues with prized flecks of gold pyrite scattered in several places
The stones were inlaid into a bezel setting in the center of the disc to act as the focal point of the design
The earrings have shepherd's hook backings for secure wear on pierced ears.
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. There are a few minor chips on the edges of the lapis lazuli stones. 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 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.
Prized for its intense blue hue and unique gold speckling, lapis lazuli has been mined since approximately 7000 BC. Some of the oldest and finest lapis lazuli mines can be found in Afghanistan, particularly in the Badakhshan province, where several mines are still in operation. From the Indus Valley Civilization to the ancient Egyptians and artists of Medieval Europe, lapis lazuli has been a highly prized and sought after stone. Popular not only in jewelry, lapis lazuli was also ground into powder by Renaissance artists, who used it to create the expensive ultramarine blue pigment used in oil paintings. Throughout human history, lapis lazuli has been carved and crafted into stoneware, jewelry, and other decorative items. Its rich blue pigment and eye-catching gold speckling make the stone highly prized in antique and modern jewelry alike.
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