Silvery Tassels - Art Deco Birks Sterling Silver Marcasite Tassel Screw-Back Earrings (ADE035)

Silvery Tassels - Art Deco Birks Sterling Silver Marcasite Tassel Screw-Back Earrings (ADE035)

$145.00

Silvery Tassels - Art Deco Birks Sterling Silver Marcasite Tassel Screw-Back Earrings. These lovely earrings are crafted from 925 sterling silver, hallmarked STERLING, and BIRKS. They feature genuine rose cut marcasite, Art Deco era styling, and quality craftsmanship. These lovely earrings are made in the form of elegant long flowing tassels, which are adorned by sparkling marcasite gemstones. They are for for pierced or non pierced ears, and feature secure screw-on backings in perfect working order. These Art Deco era earrings looks so attractive when worn, and are versatile enough for daily wear.

History: 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 first clip-ons, designed for elegant Victorian ladies who considered it a disgrace to poke holes in oneself (see our blog, 'Earrings: A Fashion That's Endured For Millennia'), were a simple screw-back fastening patented around 1894.

The 1930s brought easier-to-wear hinged clip-ons, and by the 1950s, clip-on earrings came in a variety of backing styles and were popular among housewives and the high-fashion set alike.

Measurements: Earrings 24.00 mm x 19.50 mm

Stone Size: Marcasite 2.00 mm - 1.00 mm

Weight: 6.10 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: Canada Company: Birks

Date: Circa 1930