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Listing description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Markings: "925" on the back of the earrings and the backings, tested, and guaranteed
Main stone: Agate
Main stone measurements/color:
Length: 19.3 mm
Width: 10.59 mm
Color: semi-translucent green hue with mottled brown-green hues
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: Cabochon
Item measurements:
Length: 1.58" &1.66"
Width: 0.46" & 0.57"
Notable features:
handmade during the Art Deco era in the style of the Etruscan Revival
composed of .925 sterling silver
each earring features a beautiful green agate stone
a braided rope motif surrounds the stones' bezel settings
completed with hook backings for secure wear
Damage: Age appropriate wear. There are two natural fissures in the face of one agate. Tarnish on the silver can be removed with a buffing. The price 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 specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Etruscan Revival jewelry was first popularized during the early 1800s when an Etruscan tomb was discovered just outside of Rome. Upon its discovery, jewelers worked to imitate and understand the metalworking techniques with which the jewelry was made. Not only was Etruscan jewelry a luxurious addition to the Victorian styles of the day. But it introduced new ideas and decorations. These Etruscan tombs contained jewelry adorned with long and flowing geometric lines and motifs, mythological imagery and scenery, and celestial elements. The techniques of repoussé, filigree, and granulation are all attributed to the Etruscans.
Agates are a semi-precious variety of gemstones composed of chalcedony and quartz layers that vary highly in grain and coloration, and usually show multi-color bands. It comes in many different colors including white, red, black, yellow, brown, or pink. The hues and bands are dependent on environmental pressure and temperature, and the mineral contents of each stone. Each agate is unique because of these myriad factors, and even slabs cut from the same specimen will vary in coloration and design. The stone was discovered on the shore of the Greek river Achates in the 3rd Century BC, and has been used for carvings and jewelry since.
Domestic US: All items ship within one business day of receiving payment. Buyers will have 3 base shipping options to choose from, depending on the needed speed of delivery. Pricing on single and multi-purchase transactions can be seen below:
Auction items: Base shipping + $2.00 per additional gold item & BIN items combine for Base shipping
BIN items: Base shipping
Base shipping:
USPS First class: $4.90 fully insured, estimated 3-5 business days
USPS Priority mail: $12.00 fully insured, estimated 2-3 business days
International: All packages are sent via USPS and pricing is based on buyer location. Each customer will receive a revised invoice at the close of the auction with an updated shipping rate. We will combine shipping on multiple purchases for Base shipping. We do not undervalue packages for customs, please do not ask us to do so. What you pay is what we will claim on your customs form. Please take this into consideration before placing your bid.
