Antique Vintage Art Deco Retro Sterling Silver Gold Wash Balloon Spray Earrings

Description

We have similar Repousse and  Spray items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Repousse" or "Spray" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Dylan L.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Retro C. 1940 - 1950
Markings
: Marked "STERLING" on the backings of the earrings, Tested, and Guaranteed.
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 6.1 Grams
Metal Type
: Gold Wash Over .925 Sterling Silver
Material
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Main Stone
: --
Main Stone Measurements/Color
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Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
:  --
Stone Treatment:
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Stone Cuts
: --
Item Measurements
: The earrings measure 0.94" in length and 0.78" wide.
Earring Style
: Cluster Earrings
Earring Backing Style
: Screw-Back Backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Both
Notable Features
:
These gorgeous earrings were handmade during the Retro period of the Art Deco era.
The earrings were created by hand into the motif of a cluster of balloons. The individual balloons were made using the repousse technique.
The repousse technique dates back as far as the 3rd century BC and involves hand hammering precious metals into beautiful and intricate patterns.
The ends of the earrings curl outward in the spray style
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. The gold wash has worn through in several places, which is to be expected of an item this age, and adds to the character of the item.
*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.
Retro jewelry refers to pieces created in the 1940s and 1950s. This was a period during which jewelry designers were largely influenced by the changes stemming from World War II. These designs reflect an infusion of futuristic vision with elements inspired by preceding periods, encompassing a variety of gemstones, shapes, and materials. Materials used commonly in Retro jewelry are gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the use of platinum. Designs can be masculine, geometric and modern, or softer, more feminine and floral.
During the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras, spray style jewelry became immensely popular. Spray jewelry often includes precious stones and metalwork that fans out in multiple directions to create ornate and attention-grabbing sparkle.
Domestic US:
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