These wonderful earrings are an excellent example of the 1920s Egyptian Revival aesthetic and were most likely made in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the surface of the enamel and metal. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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The Details...
These earrings are constructed from brass. They feature a hoop design. At the centre of each hoop is a Pharaoh motif constructed from molded turquoise glass. The hoops are detailed with black enamel and the earrings also feature small, round, turquoise glass cabochons. The earrings secure to the ear with a screw-back. They measure 5cm x 2.25cm.
A Short History...
In 1922, Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun and, thereby, ignited a Western fascination with Ancient Egypt which permeated the Arts. Jewellery designers created heavily stylised profiles of people and hieroglyphs taken from tomb walls, as can be seen in these earrings. Reviving Egyptian motifs was a real 1920s celebration of adventure and breaking down cultural barriers. These earrings were most likely created in Czechoslovakia. This can be assumed due to the high quality and unusual molding of the glass and due to the ornate brass findings. These features are typical of Czech jewellery design in the Art Deco era.
Wear it With...
The turquoise in these earrings would look stylsh with denim.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
Featuring a superb Art Deco geometric design, these earrings fasten with a screw back mechanism.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Classic and stylish, these earrings for pierced ears date from the 1990s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny area of darkening to the plating on the inside reverse of one earring. This is only visible upon very close inspection.
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These earrings were created in the 1960s by the Miriam Haskell company.
Condition Report:
Good - Some wear to the silk thread and crazing to the surface of the milk glass. This is only visible upon close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the earrings.
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These earrings are a great example of Napier's style and craftsmanship. They are for pierced ears and were made in the late 1980s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A great example of Christian Dior's 1980s gold tone jewellery, these earrings are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These elegant earrings were created by the Dutch silversmith G.J. Van Den Bergh.
Condition Report:
Very Good - The silver has a slight patina due to age and use. However, this is only apparent upon close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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A classic example of Christian Dior's 1980s classic gold plated jewellery, these earrings are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These wonderful earrings were created by Kramer of New York in the 1960s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of clouding to a couple of rhinestones due to age and a tiny element of oxidisation to the gaps between the rhinestones above the pearls. These aspects do not detract from the appeal of the earrings and are only visible upon very close inspection.
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These pretty and striking 1960s earrings are unsigned. They are possibly a creation by the famed costume jewellery designer Countess Cissy Zoltowska.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Fashion forward and striking, these earrings are a stylish 1980s Yves Saint Laurent design. They are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These stylish black and gold earrings were made in the 1980s by Givenchy.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These pretty clip on earrings were created in 1950s by the Miriam Haskell company.
Condition Report:
Good - Some rubbing to the surface of the faux pearls and the enamel work. This is consistent with age and use and is only visible upon very close inspection. It does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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Although unsigned, these earrings are stylish and eye-catching. They were made in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One small metal cap is missing from the end of a bead. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These dramatic earrings were created in France by Les Bernard in the 1980s. They are clip on.
Condition Report:
Good - Some surface scratching to the gold plating on a couple of the tassels on one earring. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These earrings are a great example of Monet's style and craftsmanship. They are clip on and were made in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Minor rubbing to the surface of the earrings in a couple of places. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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These beautiful earrings are of exceptional quality and design. They were created in the 1950s in Germany and are clip on.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A small element of clouding to a couple of rhinestones. This is consistent with age and is only visible upon close inspection. It does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These wonderful earrings are an excellent example of the 1920s Egyptian Revival aesthetic and were most likely made in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the surface of the enamel and metal. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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