Art Deco Mayan Revival Marcasite and Silver Earrings

Discover Ancient Beauty

No.138

STORY: 

In the 1920s, the jungles of the Yucatan were revealing abandoned cities and Mayan temples on a regular basis. These discoveries influenced all aspects of life from architecture to jewellery. The grandeur of these Mayan temples can be seen in the strong architectural pattern in these original art deco earrings.

DESCRIPTION: The beauty of the design of these earrings is in the detail. Elaborate millegrain metalwork with hand set marcasites. The earrings are hung from new stainless steel earwires

HOW TO WEAR: 

Condition: Excellent Condition. All stones present. They show a lovely patina and as they are silver will require occasional polish using a silver cloth. 

Era: Art Deco - 1920s/30s

Measurements: 

53mm length including french hooks. 

16mm at its widest point. 

Hallmarks:  None 

Materials: Sterling Silver, Marcasites, Stainless Steel 

Provenance: Detroit USA