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Antique Vintage Mid Century 925 Sterling Silver Tourmaline & Glass Earrings 8.8g

This product data sheet is originally written in English.


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We have similar Mid Century and Tourmaline items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Century” or "Tourmaline" under our Buy-It-Now items.

Listing Description by: Angela A.

The Piece

Markings: "925" on the backings, tested, and guaranteed

Main Stone: Tourmaline

Main Stone Measurements/Color:
  • Diameter: 5.88 mm
  • Depth: 3.65 mm
  • Color: semi-translucent cobalt blue hue
Accent Stone: Glass

Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
  • Round beads: 4.36 mm diameter
  • Square beads: 4.65 mm length, 4.5 mm width
  • Briolette: 25 mm length, 11.52 mm width
  • Color: semi-translucent lighter and darker blue hues
Stone Treatment: The tourmaline stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Glass is a manufactured stone. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.

Stone Cuts: Carved and polished round tourmaline bead, briolette faceted, square faceted, and round faceted glass beads

Item Measurements:
  • Length: 2.27"

  • Width: 0.45"
Earring Style: Dangle earrings

Earring Backing Style: Hook backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.

For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears: Pierced

Notable Features:
  • These earrings were handmade during the Mid Century era
  • Composed of .925 sterling silver
  • Each earring features a huge briolette faceted glass stone for gorgeous Sparkle
  • Above this glass dangles one tourmaline bead and four blue glass beads
  • Completed with shepherd's crook backings for secure wear
Damage: Age appropriate wear.

*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*


The History

The Mid-Century era, 1935 to 1965, encompassed many new styles of art and architecture and this carried over to jewelry making. This exciting time for jewelry saw movements such as Hollywood Regency, Modernism, Brutalism, and the Atomic Age. Native American artisans were also making their mark in the jewelry industry. Artisans used many kinds of metals, gemstones, glass, and experimented with ceramic and wood as well. This era was filled with new and innovative designs, while also rejuvenating and reinventing older styles. The unique jewelry which emerged from this era is still very popular today.

Tourmaline is a semi-precious gemstone that comes in a wide array of colors and has been fundamental in jewelry for centuries. The Empress Dowager Cixi, the last Empress of China, loved pink tourmaline and bought large quantities of the stone from the Himalaya Mine, located in California, which, along with Maine, was one of the world’s largest tourmaline mines in the world.


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payment


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The Mid-Century era, 1935 to 1965, encompassed many new styles of art and architecture and this carried over to jewelry making. This exciting time for jewelry saw movements such as Hollywood Regency, Modernism, Brutalism, and the Atomic Age. Native American artisans were also making their mark in the jewelry industry. Artisans used many kinds of metals, gemstones, glass, and experimented with ceramic and wood as well. This era was filled with new and innovative designs, while also rejuvenating and reinventing older styles. The unique jewelry which emerged from this era is still very popular today. Tourmaline is a semi-precious gemstone that comes in a wide array of colors and has been fundamental in jewelry for centuries. The Empress Dowager Cixi, the last Empress of China, loved pink tour
The Mid-Century era, 1935 to 1965, encompassed many new styles of art and architecture and this carried over to jewelry making. This exciting time for jewelry saw movements such as Hollywood Regency, Modernism, Brutalism, and the Atomic Age. Native American artisans were also making their mark in the jewelry industry. Artisans used many kinds of metals, gemstones, glass, and experimented with ceramic and wood as well. This era was filled with new and innovative designs, while also rejuvenating and reinventing older styles. The unique jewelry which emerged from this era is still very popular today. Tourmaline is a semi-precious gemstone that comes in a wide array of colors and has been fundamental in jewelry for centuries. The Empress Dowager Cixi, the last Empress of China, loved pink tour
Antique No
Closure Hook
Style Dangle/Drop
Secondary Stone Glass
Modified Item No
Metal Purity 925
Vintage Yes
Jewelry Department Fine
Metal Sterling Silver
Customized Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture Unknown
Era Mid Century c. 1935-1965
Department Unisex Adults
Type Earrings
Brand Unbranded
Main Stone Tourmaline