Exquisite Deco - Art Deco Spanish 800 Silver Natural Rose Cut White Topaz Open-Work Dangly Earrings (VE041)

Exquisite Deco - Art Deco Spanish 800 Silver Natural Rose Cut White Topaz Open-Work Dangly Earrings. These earrings are crafted from 800 European silver, hallmarked 800. These earrings feature two natural rose cut white topaz, Art Deco era styling, and quality craftsmanship. These exquisite earrings are sculptural, delicate, and so beautiful. The earrings feature an open-work surmount with a post and a hinged lever back locking mechanism, which are a characteristic of antique and vintage earrings, and not seen often today since these backings are more expensive to make. They are for pierced ears, and the fittings are in perfect working order. The gallery on these earrings are Violin shaped, showcasing beautiful open-work, and a delicate bezel-set rose cut clear white topaz. The antique Art Deco era earrings are light on the ear, and  are so versatile. They are perfect for day or night wear, and can be worn casually or with formal attire. 

Comments: Beautiful design, and wonderful detail. 

History: White Topaz has been around for millennia, with its name tracing back to the Sanskrit word tapas ("fire') or the Greek island Topazes in the Red Sea. Historically linked to clarity, truth, and protection, it has served as an ancient traveler's talisman and a revered alternative to diamonds. 

White topaz has been used in jewelry since ancient times, with notable widespread use as an affordable diamond substitute emerging during the 16th-century Renaissance and gaining immense popularity in continental Europe. 

Silver's history is long. The first evidence of silver mining dates back to 3000 B.C., in Turkey and Greece, according to the RSC. Ancient people even figured out how to refine silver. They heated the silver ore and blew air over it, a process called cupellation.

Flourishing between 1920 and 1935, Art Deco jewelry rejected Victorian curves for geometric precision, symmetry, and bold color contrasts. Driven by the Jazz Age, King Tut's tomb discovery, and Cubism, the era introduced platinum settings, newly invented diamond cuts (like baguette and Asscher), and vibrant gemstone accent.

Early Art Deco (1920-1935): Carried some delicate, lacy filigree elements from the preceding Edwardian period, but shifted heavily towards monochromatic white-on-white designs featuring diamonds and platinum. 

Measurements: Earrings 42.00 mm x 11.50  

Stone Size:  White Topaz .04 carats 

Weight: 3.10 grams 

Condition: Excellent     Note: Wonderful aged patina. 

Origin: Spain 

Date: Circa 1920