These silver earrings were created in Germany by Knoll and Pregizer.
Condition Report:
Very Good - An earring has under gone some restoration. The black stones in the earring have been replaced. They have been replaced with like-for-like stones, but they have not been set as precisely as can be seen in the completely original earring.
For more information about these earrings, read below...
The Details...
These wonderful earrings are constructed from silver. They feature a geometric drop design detailed with small, round, clear paste stones and small, square-cut, black paste stones. The lower half of each earring is attached to the top half of each earring with a tiny hinge mechanism, so that it moves indepenently. The earrings fasten to the ear with a screw-back mechanism. They measure 5cm x 1.25cm. The earrings are stamped and signed - the reverse of one screw is marked 'SILVER' and the reverse of both earrings is marked '935'. Each earring reverse also features 'KP' for Knoll and Pregizer.
A Short History...
During the 1920s and early 1930s, jewellery was influenced by the dawn of a new era. There was a push for all things modern after the shock of the First World War - people wanted to be cleansed of the old and celebrate the new. In the world of design a pure, hard-edged style was craved. This was evident in Bauhaus architecture, cubist art and the dropped-waist, linear-cut silhouette of the Flapper Girl. Jewellery designers looked to celebrate a burgeoning, bright industrial future in their work, creating pieces that looked almost mechanical with their sharp shapes and chrome coloured highlights. These earrings are certainly a-typical of Art Deco jewellery design during the period - their bold geometry, encrusted with bright Zebra striped pastes for a new feminine look and movement.
Wear it With...
These earrings are perfect for evening wear or a special occasion. They would look beautiful with a little black dress, but equally chic with a bridal gown.
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