Jewelled Hearts - Vintage Signed 'Generations 1912' Gold Plated Sterling Silver Natural Green Fluorite & White Topaz Dangly Earrings (VE543)

Jewelled Hearts - Vintage Signed 'Generations 1912' Gold Plated Sterling Silver Natural Fluorite & White Topaz Dangly Earrings. These lovely earrings are crafted from gold plate over sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling. The earrings feature two natural tear drop shaped fluorite gemstones, 4 natural round cut fluorite gemstones, 14 natural white topaz gemstones, Victorian revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on these earrings are expertly claw-set with beautiful green fluorite gems, displaying greenish/ bluish/teal hues. The earrings are also adorned with beautiful glowing white topaz gems, which add a touch more sparkle and contrast to the earrings. The earrings are heart shaped, and showcase a wonderful dimensional foliage design, which is engraved, and detailed with exquisite milgrain decoration. The earrings feature a secure french lever back for pierced ears. These gorgeous earrings look stunning when worn, and are versatile enough for casual or formal wear. 

Comments: High quality hand-crafted piece, which feature natural exotic earth mined gemstones. 

History: Fluorite history spans ancient civilizations, who carved the colorful mineral into prized ornamental vessels, to its formal scientific naming in the late 18th century and the discovery of the word fluorescence. 

White Topaz history spans thousands of years , tracing back to ancient name origins like the Greek island Topazios, and the Sanskrit word tapas. Ancient cultures valued clear and colored topaz varieties for protection, healing, and mystical powers.

Silver was discovered after gold and copper about 4000 bce, when it was used in jewelry and as a medium of exchange. The earliest known workings of significant size were those of the pre-Hittites of Cappadocia in eastern Anatolia.

The term sterling silver denotes any silver alloy in which pure silver makes up at least 92.5 percent of the content. One theory is that the word sterling comes from the name Easterlings—coiners from east German states brought to England during the reign of Henry II (1154–89) to improve the quality of the coinage.

What Is Gold-plated Jewelry? Gold-plated jewelry is a type of metal jewelry covered with a very thin layer of real gold. The process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver.

Generations 1912 has the look of a bygone age. Ranging from Victorian era influence through the periods of Art Deco and Art Nouveau to the 1940s, this collection creates new traditions that can be passed for generations. Each item in the collection is an exquisite piece of fine jewellery, with exotic genuine gemstones and diamonds. Manufactured in the United States, every piece features engravings and mil-grain work all crafted by hand at Weinman Brothers in New York City.

They were originally introduced around 1912 by designer and maker David Weineman, who created the initial models and manufacturing dyes. 

David's grandson, Bob Weinman (Wineman), rediscovered the lost original models and dyes tucked away in a box while moving an office in New York. 

Bob Weinman brought the historic line back to life, marketing the pieces directly through television shopping networks like ShopNBC and QVC, as well as online platforms. 

Focuses on early Art Deco, Edwardian, and Victorian opulence, emphasizing fine scrollwork and milgrain detailing.

Pieces feature old-world hand-carving and hand-engraving on sterling silver and gold.

Incorporates genuine and rare stones, including sapphires, moonstones, tanzanites, cat's eye alexandrite, fluorite, Canadian ammolite, and many more precious gems from around the entire world. 

Measurements: Earrings 34.00 mm x 18.00 mm 

Stone Size: Fluorite .38 carats     White Topaz: .21 carats 

Weight: 7.10 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America, New York

Date: Circa 1990