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This pair of earrings is part of a set with a matching Filigree necklace, which we also have for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Filigree" under our Buy-It-Now items. The Piece Age Circa : Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910 Markings : Unmarked, Tested, and Guaranteed Country of Origin : Unknown Brand : Unknown Gram Weight : 7.4 Grams Metal Type : .800 Sterling Silver Material : -- Main Stone : -- Main Stone Measurements/Color : -- Accent Stone : -- Accent Stone Measurements/Color : Stone Treatment: -- Stone Cuts : -- Item Measurements : The earrings measure 1.95" in length and 0.82" wide. Earring Style : Drop/Dangle Earring Backing Style : Clip-on Backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire. For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears : Both Notable Features : These earrings were handmade during the Art Nouveau era. Composed of .800 sterling silver, the earrings feature beautiful filigree dangling accents and Etruscan-inspired design elements. The Etruscan Revival movement began in the early 1800s following the discovery of ancient Etruscan sites outside of Rome. Among the discoveries made at these sites was Etruscan jewelry, which featured heavy use of gold, filigree, and granulated beading. Inspired by the intricate and meticulous designs of ancient Etruscan jewelry, jewelers began to incorporate these styles into their own jewelry, changing the way jewelry was designed for over a century. The earrings have a scallop shell-shaped base adorned with floral accents, a fashionable style for the Art Nouveau era, which saw jewelers strive to express the beauty and wonder of nature through elegant jewelry designs. The shell shapes and flowers are made entirely out of filigree silver, which would have been carefully bent and twisted by hand. Dangling from each pendant is a teardrop-shaped accent, which has an internal, smaller dangling accent of the same shape. Like the scallop shell designs, these dangling accents are made out of filigree and granulated bead detailing. Articulated links allow these accents to sway slightly with movement. Completing the earrings are clip-on backings, making them suitable for wear in pierced and non-pierced ears. A beautiful example of Etruscan-inspired jewelry from the Art Nouveau 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. The clip-on backings are not made out of silver; however, this does not affect wear or the overall appearance of the piece. The price has been reduced to reflect this. *This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.* The History The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.” This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry. Archaeological revival jewelry was inspired by the excavations and discoveries of Roman, Byzantine, Egyptian, and Etruscan sites in the 18th and 19th Centuries. These archaeological digs uncovered beautiful works of decorative arts, giving jewelers a glimpse into the past for inspiration for contemporary designs. Some of the revival styles incorporate the use of filigree and granulation decorations. The revival styles emphasized the contrast between antiquity and modernity, with jewelers of the modern world borrowing motifs and techniques from the ancients, to perfect with advanced technologies and incorporate into modern designs. Etruscan revival jewelry swept into popularity in the early 1800s with the Victorian era discovery of Etruscan tombs just outside of Rome in Italy. These archaeological digs unearthed beautiful golden jewelry that had been meticulously ornamented with tiny gold beads, featuring flowing geometric shapes, celestial motifs, and a plethora of sacred and Greco-Roman mythological figures. The techniques of repoussé, filigree, and granulation are all attributed to the Etruscans. Jewelers all over the world avidly began to attempt to replicate these ancient techniques, changing the way fine jewelry was made for many years. Articulated pieces of jewelry are usually composed of two or more pieces connected by a flexible joint, hinge, or pivot to allow for realistic movement. This technique is used to lend a lifelike quality to animal figures, or to allow jewelry to drape elegantly, like a snake chain. Filigree metalworking is a delicate form of art and has been found as early as 3,000 BC in Mesopotamia. It was perfected by the Phoenicians and Etruscan civilizations between the 6th and 3rd centuries BC. It involves stamping out a design in metal and hand bending and twirling threads, combined with tiny beads until a final motif emerges. It is reminiscent of lace and considered one of the most difficult metalworking processes. Filigree is still a very popular technique in India and Asia. Domestic US: All items ship within one business day of receiving payment. Buyers will have 3 base shipping options to choose from, depending on the needed speed of delivery. 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