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Vintage Designer Sterling Silver Mid Century Modern Style Pearl Cluster Earrings
$ 33.79
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Description
We have similar Pearl and Designer items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Pearl" or "Designer" under our Buy-It-Now items.Listing Description by: Cait P.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Vintage designer
Markings
: "01 96" and an unidentified maker's mark (Susa-o Maria)
on the backs of the earrings, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Susa-o Maria
Gram Weight
: 4 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver, brass and copper accents
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Freshwater pearl
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Length:
5.75 mm
Width:
4.45 mm
Color:
lustrous white hue
Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
: --
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
: Naturally off round and polished
Item Measurements
:
Length:
1.2"
Width:
0.85"
Earring Style
: Drop/dangle
Earring Backing:
Posts with butterfly backings. Your local jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style of your preference.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Pierced
Notable Features
:
Made with designer craftsmanship and quality in the Mid Century Modern style
Composed of .925 sterling silver crafted into a triangular motif accented with copper and brass accents
Dangling from the base of each earring is a lustrous freshwater pearl
Inscribed on the back of one of the earrings is the date "01 96" for January 1996
Completed with posts with butterfly backings, making them suitable for pierced ears
Damage
: Age appropriate wear.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
This piece is made with designer craftsmanship and quality.
The Mid-Century Modern style became a movement in art and jewelry in the 1940s, right after World War II, and peaked in the 1950s. The use of multi-colored metals became very popular due to wartime restrictions on certain materials; it was not uncommon to have brass, copper or gold-alloy accents with silver backgrounds. Mid-century Modernism is marked by clean lines and bold, abstract geometric shapes.
Freshwater pearls are a special type of pearl that are created by freshwater mussels and have been used in jewelry as far back as Medieval times. The largest source for natural freshwater pearls at that time was the Holarctic Freshwater Pearl Mussel, which was native to Scotland. This species is now endangered, and most freshwater pearls must be cultured. Unlike cultured saltwater pearls, freshwater pearls are not bead-nucleated and are therefore typically less round. Instead of using a bead, a small square of mantle tissue is cut from a donor mussel's inner lining and inserted into the lining of the harvesting mussel to instigate pearl formation. The unique harvesting technique makes freshwater pearls purely composed of nacre. These pearls are valued for their whimsical shapes and wide range of colors. The unique character of freshwater pearls is found in their distinctive texture and the warmth of their luster.
Domestic US:
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