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Art Deco Amethyst Paste Silver and Gold Earrings and Necklace Set
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Art Deco Amethyst Paste Silver and Gold Earrings and Necklace Set

1900 - 1920
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A beautifully made set of original Art Deco jewellery comprising matching necklace and earrings in sterling silver set with sparkling diamond and amethyst pastes and embellished with gold.

• Condition: All in excellent antique condition with a lovely aged patina which I have not overpolished. The earring posts and push backs are a later conversion.

• Hallmarks/stamps: Each teardrop is stamped 925 with an unidentified symbol, the clasp is also marked STERLING.

• Era: Estimated Art Deco c.1920s, likely continental European.

• Earrings size: Approximately 3.5 x 0.7cm, 6.3g.

• Necklace size: 16 inches (approx 41cm), 11.6g.

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The Earring Curator has dated this Art Deco Paste Jewellery Set to the 1920s.

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Description
A beautifully made set of original Art Deco jewellery comprising matching necklace and earrings in sterling silver set with sparkling diamond and amethyst pastes and embellished with gold.
• Condition: All in excellent antique condition with a lovely aged patina which I have not overpolished.
The Earring Curator

The earring posts and push backs are a later conversion.

fig 1. An Art Deco jewellery set featuring a silver chain necklace with teardrop purple paste drops and matching drop earrings.
fig 1. Art Deco Amethyst Paste Silver and Gold Earrings and Necklace Set

• Hallmarks/stamps: Each teardrop is stamped 925 with an unidentified symbol, the clasp is also marked STERLING.

• Era: Estimated Art Deco c.1920s, likely continental European.

• Earrings size: Approximately 3.5 x 0.7cm, 6.3g.

• Necklace size: 16 inches (approx 41cm), 11.6g.

Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated this Art Deco Paste Jewellery Set to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234866
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Archive I An Art Deco jewellery set featuring a silver chain necklace with teardrop purple paste drops and matching drop earrings.

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An Art Deco jewellery set featuring a silver chain necklace with teardrop purple paste drops and matching drop earrings.
Art Deco Amethyst Paste Silver and Gold Earrings and Necklace Set
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An Art Deco jewellery set featuring a silver chain necklace with teardrop purple paste drops and matching drop earrings.
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  • ObjectJewellery Set
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver, Gold, Paste Glass
  • ColourPurple
  • MotifsTeardrop pendants, Millegrain edging, Bezel settings, Drop earrings

This original Art Deco jewellery set comprises a matching necklace and earrings from the 1920s period. Sterling silver mounts are embellished with gold and set with sparkling diamond and amethyst pastes in pear-shaped teardrop designs. The necklace measures 41 cm in length and features three dangling teardrop pendants suspended from a linked chain, while the matching earrings measure 3.5 by 0.7 cm. Each teardrop is stamped 925 alongside an unidentified symbol, and the necklace clasp is marked sterling. Today, this antique suite provides a sophisticated accessory for evening wear or formal occasions. The set exhibits a lovely aged patina across the silver and gold elements without overpolishing, whilst the earring posts and push backs represent later functional conversions for modern wear.

Art Deco paste jewellery, produced predominantly between 1920 and 1935, features hand-cut, high-lead glass stones crafted to imitate natural gems such as amethysts or diamonds. Characterised by geometric forms, drop pendants, and millegrain metalwork, these pieces combined fine jewellery techniques with accessible materials.

Paste glass contained a high lead content to maximize refractive index and sparkle. The settings were commonly constructed from sterling silver, silver-gilded metal, or low-karat gold, often incorporating fine millegrain details, closed-back or open bezel settings, and articulated link chains.

Authentic pieces typically display hand-cut facets with slight variations, foil-backed settings or hand-chased millegrain borders, and signs of age-related oxidisation on the metalwork. Settings often mimic fine jewellery construction rather than glued modern costume methods.

A matching necklace and earring suite can be paired with plain neckline dresses or tailored silk shirts to highlight the drop design. Wearing the pieces together provides a unified vintage accent, or individual items can be worn separately for subtle everyday wear.

Paste jewellery should be kept away from water, steam, and chemical cleaners, as moisture can damage settings and cause glass backing to degrade. Clean gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth, and store flat in a lined jewellery box away from direct light.
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