Antique Vintage Deco Retro 14k Yellow Gold Rose Quartz Beaded Dangle Earrings

Description

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Item Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Auction Estimate:
,000 - ,000
Age Circa:
Retro C. 1940 - 1950
Markings:
"14k India" and unidentified maker's mar (CU) on the backings of the earrings, tested
, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
India
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
3.3 grams
Metal Type:
14k yellow gold
Item Weight Value:
0.00 (value all-inclusive weight)
Material:
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Main Stone:
Rose quartz
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
Carats:
11.19 total carats
Length:
15.96 mm & 16.18 mm
Width
: 11.86 mm & 11.93 mm
Depth:
6.09 mm & 6.18 mm
Color:
semi-translucent pale pink hue with lighter pink inclusions
Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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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:
Briolette faceted cut
Item Measurements:
Length:
1.80" & 1.81"
Width:
0.46" & 0.47"
Earring Style:
Dangle
Earring Backing Style:
Shepherd's crook backings. Your local 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 Retro period in India. Composed of 14k yellow gold, the earrings feature beautiful rose quartz stone and a beaded design. The overall use of the sparkling, large rose quartz stones are hallmarks of the glamorous Retro period.
Eager to show off their wealth and style, Hollywood celebrities and socialites during this time would adorn themselves with elaborate jewelry, usually featuring valuable, large stones. These earrings were inspired by the style of Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany designs that were influencing the Hollywood Regency style, making the viewer think of the likes of Ava Gardner and Katharine Hepburn.
There is one large rose quartz stone to each earring, each with a gorgeous pale pink hue. The stones are semi-translucent, allowing light to filter through their bodies and illuminate their inclusions of lighter pink hues. The stones' teardrop-shaped, briolette faceted cuts provide lovely sparkle as the stones sway back and forth and catch the light. The rose quartz were carefully drilled through with a small hole at the top and strung on a yellow gold wire setting, the pale hue of the quartz beautifully contrasted by the vivid tone of the yellow gold.
The stones dangle beneath 14k yellow gold round beads, the beads polished and reflective for lovely shine. With these large, sparkling stones, these impossible-to-miss earrings would have been the perfect accessory for a socialite at a Hollywood party.
The earrings are completed with 14k yellow gold shepherd's crook backings, making them suitable for pierced ears. A lovely example of the Hollywood Regency style of the Retro period, these earrings would make a valuable addition to any antique jewelry collection. Don't miss your chance to become a part of these earrings' history.
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. There is minor facet wear to the edge of one of the rose quartz stones; however, this does not affect wear and is difficult to see without magnification.
*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.
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.
The Hollywood Regency style came into fashion during the 1930s, ushered along by the Golden Age of Hollywood. This style was heralded by bright, contrasting colors and modernization of the opulence of Baroque styles, featuring a deliberately frivolous extravagance that screamed glitz and glamour. “Big girls need big diamonds” was taken to heart, and the gorgeous Hollywood stars decked themselves appropriately, with blindingly glittering jewels to showcase their lives of luxury.
Also known as the heart stone, rose quartz displays a soft pink hue with wispy, cloud-like striations. Rose quartz has been dated back to the ancient Romans, Egyptians and Greeks, who often used it as a gift to symbolize love and to prevent aging. The stone can be found in regions all over the globe and is used in jewelry in tons of different cultures.
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