Antique Vintage Deco Mid Century 18k Yellow Gold Puffy Repousse Hoop Earrings

Description

We have similar Puffy and Mid Century items, which would pair nicely with this piece, up for auction this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Puffy" or "Mid Century"
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Listing description by: Cait P.
The Piece
Auction Estimate:
,000 - ,000
Age Circa:
Mid Century C. 1935 - 1965
Markings:
Unmarked, tested
, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
1.8 grams
Metal Type:
18k yellow gold
Item Weight Value:
.00 (value all-inclusive weight)
Material:
--
Main Stone:
--
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
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Accent Stone:
--
Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
--
Stone Treatment:
--
Stone Cuts:
--
Earring Style:
Hoop
Earring Backing Style:
Lever backings. Your local jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears:
Pierced
Item Measurements:
Length:
0.95"
Width:
0.20"
Notable Features:
These earrings were handmade during the Mid Century era. Composed of 18k yellow gold, the earrings feature beautiful geometric patterns. The inclusions of these patterns
is an excellent example of the bold and creative styles that dominated jewelry making during the Mid Century era. This time period
saw jewelers create jewelry using unusual or uncommon stones, as well as incorporating new designs and re-purposing those from the past to craft entirely new pieces of jewelry.
Each hoop earring was created using repousse metalworking techniques to hand-hammer yellow gold into the desired shape, resulting in a hollow hoop with raised designs on the outside in the puffy style. These raised designs are shaped like triangles, rhombuses, and rectangles. Completing the earrings are lever backings which make them suitable for pierced ears.
A classic example of the
bold jewelry styles popular during the Mid Century era, these earrings would make a valuable addition to any antique jewelry collection. Don't miss your chance to preserve this piece of cultural history.
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
.
Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Greece, Egypt, and even the Hopewell periods in the American southeast. Reverse side hammering was also used to add detail to the front, creating intricate patterns using grooves, indentations, and channeling. The piece was then carefully polished to create a hollow, eye-catching treasure.
Puffy jewelry is a name given to hollow repousse pieces, typically little heart charms. Puffy hearts came into fashion in the late 1800s and were popular until the 1950s. Today, puffy jewelry is highly sought after, but very rare to find because they were difficult to make in the first place and were easily damaged due to their hollow cores.
Domestic US
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FREE
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