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.
Classic and stylish, these delicate hoop earrings for pierced ears are a wardrobe essential.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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 stylish 1940s earrings are made from sterling silver.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of tarnishing to the silver on one small area of 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 stylish, high fashion earrings were created in the 1980s by Jean Louis Scherrer.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These classic earrings were created by the American Ciner company in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These pretty 1950s earrings are clip on and unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These chic 1950s earrings are clip on and unsigned.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A couple of tiny scratches to the surface of the pearls. These are very small and only visible upon close inspection. They do not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These pretty and glamorous 1950s earrings are in wonderful condition.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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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Featuring delicate and pretty glass flowers, these earrings date from the 1950s and was created in France by the Louis Rousselet company for the designer Madeleine Rivière.
Condition Report:
Good - One of the floral drops is missing a petal and the brass of one earring is more aged than the other. These aspects do not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These sophisticated earrings were most likely created in the 1950s. They are by the renowned costume jeweller, Joseff of Hollywood.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These sophisticated earrings in the Art Deco Bauhaus style most likely date from the 1970s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little tarnishing to the metal in a couple of tiny areas. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These classic gold plated earrings were made in the 1970s. They are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These magnificent earrings were made in America by the costume jeweller Lawrence Vrba. They most likely date from the 1990s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little wear to the reverse of one of the central rhinestones. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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These lovely and whimsical earrings date from the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These stylish earrings were designed and made in Germany in the 1960s by Henkel and Grossé for Christian Dior.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Bright and bold, these dress clips are typical examples of high end French Art Deco costume jewellery.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the surface of a couple of faux pearls and aging to the gilt metal. This is consistent with age and use, but does not detract from the overall appeal of these clips.
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This statement and striking bracelet was created in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These pretty earrings featuring shimmering pastes, date from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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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