Articulated Malachite Sterling Enamel Earrings
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1980's
$189.00
Lovely artisan handmade earrings. Three articulated pieces, green enamel and only at the top and bottom and little cabochon of malachite at the centre. Sterling silver, handmade links, light and easy to wear.
Item Details
Size
5cm x 2cm
Weight
10 Grams
Hallmark
925
Materials
Enamel, Malachite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Condition Report
Spectacular vintage condition!! Shows mild wear commensurate with age, no dings or chips, will come with some patina, as level of polish is a matter of taste
About this Piece
Sterling Silver
Sterling is an alloy of silver containing at least 92.5% pure silver (925 parts of 1000 thus the 925 stamp), the remainder is made up of a mix of metals (most commonly copper) used to make the metal workable. Pure silver is generally considered too soft to work with, although you can find silver jewellery at 950 or 980, even the occasional 99.9% fine silver, which can be work-hardened to increase durability.
Guilloché Enamel
Enamelling is the fusing of powdered, coloured glass to metal under very high heats. There are many different enamelling techniques - Guilloché enamelling is the process of working a fine pattern into the base metal, and covering it with a very smooth, coloured enamel surface that allows the pattern underneath to show through.
