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Art Deco Amethyst Paste Silver Screwback Earrings
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Art Deco Amethyst Paste Silver Screwback Earrings

1900 - 1920
Description

Silver Art Deco-era drop earrings featuring pretty amethyst glass stones suspended in three tiers. A timeless design with lovely movement and a brilliant colour which catches the light beautifully.

• Condition: The earrings are in excellent antique/vintage condition with minor age-appropriate wear and a lovely patina to the silver.

• Fixing: Silver screw backs suitable for pierced or non-pierced ears.

• Hallmarks/stamps: None found. The metal tests as sterling silver.

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

• Size: 6.2 x 1.5cm.

• Weight: 8.2g.

Declaration

The Earring Curator has dated these Art Deco Paste Earrings to the 1920s.

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Silver Art Deco-era drop earrings featuring pretty amethyst glass stones suspended in three tiers. A timeless design with lovely movement and a brilliant colour which catches the light beautifully.
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• Condition: The earrings are in excellent antique/vintage condition with minor age-appropriate wear and a lovely patina to the silver.
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fig 1. A pair of Art Deco drop earrings featuring faceted purple paste stones set in silver with screwback mechanisms.
fig 1. Art Deco Amethyst Paste Silver Screwback Earrings

• Fixing: Silver screw backs suitable for pierced or non-pierced ears.

• Hallmarks/stamps: None found. The metal tests as sterling silver.

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

• Size: 6.2 x 1.5cm.

• Weight: 8.2g.

Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these Art Deco Paste Earrings to the 1920s.

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Archive I A pair of Art Deco drop earrings featuring faceted purple paste stones set in silver with screwback mechanisms.

Art Deco Amethyst Paste Silver Screwback Earrings

Archive II A pair of Art Deco drop earrings featuring faceted purple paste stones set in silver with screwback mechanisms. View II
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A pair of Art Deco drop earrings featuring faceted purple paste stones set in silver with screwback mechanisms.
Art Deco Amethyst Paste Silver Screwback Earrings
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A pair of Art Deco drop earrings featuring faceted purple paste stones set in silver with screwback mechanisms.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver, Glass
  • ColourPurple, Silver
  • MotifsFaceted oval drops, Screwback fittings, Linked chain drops, Collet settings

These Art Deco drop earrings date from c.1920 and take the form of dangling silver screwback pieces set with rich purple amethyst glass stones. The design comprises three distinct tiers linked together by delicate chain sections, culminating in large faceted oval drops enclosed within decorative collet settings. The upper sections incorporate smaller faceted round stones below adjustable screwback fixings, while the silver displays an authentic aged patina with minor surface wear consistent with age. Each earring measures 6.2 x 1.5 cm in practical terms, offering a noticeable presence when worn. Accessories of this period suit contemporary dressing for evening events, weddings, or formal occasions, adding period character to outfits without requiring pierced ears due to the versatile mechanical fastenings. They bring classic 1920s glamour to a modern jewellery collection, pairing easily with other silver pieces and functioning as an elegant wearable antique.

FAQs

Art Deco paste earrings refer to drop or stud earrings created between the 1910s and 1930s that feature hand-cut, high-lead glass stones designed to simulate gemstones like amethyst, sapphire, or emerald, set in silver or base metals.

Screwback mechanisms were patented in the late 19th century and widely used throughout the early 20th century, featuring a threaded post with a flat paddle that turns to secure the earring against non-pierced earlobes.

Authentic Art Deco paste pieces typically feature closed or foil-backed settings, milgrain detail, hand-faceted glass with soft wear along the facet edges, and period-appropriate metal marks or screwback mechanisms.

Art Deco drop earrings pair well with tailored contemporary wear, such as silk blouses, structured blazers, or minimalist evening dresses, bringing a refined historic accent to modern silhouettes.

Paste glass should never be submerged in water or liquid cleaners as moisture can damage settings and metal backings. Clean gently using a dry microfibre cloth or a slightly damp cotton swab, storing the item in a dry, soft-lined box.
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