Retailer Antique Vintage Mid Century Style 14k Gold JACMEL Sweetheart Pearl Earrings 0.7g

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Listing Description by: Angela A.

The Piece

Markings: "JCM 14k" on the backings, tested, and guaranteed

Main Stone: Freshwater pearls

Main Stone Measurements/Color:
-Length: 5.86 mm & 6.4 mm
-Width: 3.89 mm & 4.02 mm
-Color: lustrous white hue

Accent Stone: --

Accent Stone Measurements/Color: --

Stone Treatment: The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.

Stone Cuts: Naturally off-round and polished pearls

Item Measurements:
-Length: 0.89"
-Width: 0.36"

Earring Style: Dangle earrings

Earring Backing Style: Hook backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.

For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears: Pierced

Notable Features:
-These earrings were handmade in the style of the Mid Century era by Jacmel
-Created in the sweetheart style
-Composed of 14k yellow gold
-Each earring features a beautiful, white freshwater pearl
-The pearls were carefully drilled through the center and strung on a vertical wire above a heart motif
-Completed with shepherd's crook backings for secure wear

Damage: Age appropriate wear. There is a small crack in one of the heart motifs, which does not affect wear and is not immediately noticeable when worn. The price has been reduced to reflect this.

*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*


The History

The Mid-Century era, 1935 to 1965, encompassed many new styles of art and architecture and this carried over to jewelry making. This exciting time for jewelry saw movements such as Hollywood Regency, Modernism, Brutalism, and the Atomic Age. Native American artisans were also making their mark in the jewelry industry. Artisans used many kinds of metals, gemstones, glass, and experimented with ceramic and wood as well. This era was filled with new and innovative designs, while also rejuvenating and reinventing older styles. The unique jewelry which emerged from this era is still very popular today.

Sweetheart jewelry was an intensely romantic and patriotic fashion that began with World War I and remained through the end of World War II. Soldiers would gift these pieces of jewelry to their wives and sweethearts who remained at home while they were fighting overseas. Many materials and metals were rationed during the great wars, so these pieces were made of alternative materials, such as wood or plastic. Silver was not a rationed material, and was used to create higher quality pieces. This type of jewelry was a reminder and a promise to fighting soldiers all over the world.

Freshwater pearls are a special type of pearl that are created by freshwater mussels and have been used in jewelry as far back as retailer Medieval times. The largest source for natural freshwater pearls at that time was the Holarctic Freshwater Pearl Mussel, which was native to Scotland. This species is now endangered, and most freshwater pearls must be cultured. Unlike cultured saltwater pearls, freshwater pearls are not bead-nucleated and are therefore typically less round. Instead of using a bead, a small square of mantle tissue is cut from a donor mussel's inner lining and inserted into the lining of the harvesting mussel to instigate pearl formation. The unique harvesting technique makes freshwater pearls purely composed of nacre. These pearls are valued for their whimsical shapes and wide range of colors. The unique character of freshwater pearls is found in their distinctive texture and the warmth of their luster.



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