Antique Vintage Deco Mid Century Sterling Silver Modernist Onyx Ring S 5.25 7.9g

Description

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Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Mid Century C. 1935 - 1965
Markings:
"925" on the inside of the band, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
7.9 grams
Metal Type:
.925 sterling silver
Material:
--
Main Stone:
Onyx
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
Length:
11.73 mm
Width:
6.95 mm
Color:
opaque black hue
Accent Stones:
--
Accent Stone Measurements/Colors:
--
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:
Carved and polished cabochon
Item Measurements:
Top of ring:
0.81" long and 0.47" wide
When worn:
The top of the ring rises 0.27" off the finger when worn
Band width:
11.31 mm tapering to 3.80 mm
Ring Size:
5.25
Sizable by your local jeweler:
Yes
Notable Features:
This unique ring was made during the Mid Century period in the Modernist style
Composed of .925 sterling silver
The ring showcases a beautiful onyx stone with a deep black hue and a domed, rectangular cabochon cut
The stone rests between two broad, geometric shoulders which extend upward on each side of the stone in Modernist style
The broad, rounded shoulders of the ring taper into the band, which is smooth and polished for comfortable wear
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. There is tarnish on the sterling silver, which gives the ring an antique quality we find to be rather lovely. The price of this item 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 Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
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.
The Mid-Century Modern style became a movement in art and jewelry in the 1940s, right after World War II, and peaked in the 1950s. The use of multi-colored metals became very popular due to wartime restrictions on certain materials; it was not uncommon to have brass, copper or gold-alloy accents with silver backgrounds. Mid-century Modernism is marked by clean lines and bold, abstract geometric shapes.
Onyx is a chalcedony quartz gemstone that is found all over the world. It usually has a fine texture and black color; however, some onyx also displays colored bands or ribbons against a black or brown background. Red onyx is quite rare and desirable and is also known as sardonyx. Onyx that has a deep green shade is known as Brazilian green onyx and is very rare. It became a popular stone for sculpture and jewelry in the 1920s and 1930s. The name comes from the Greek word onyx which means nail of a finger or claw. The word onyx comes from the Greek word "ὄνυξ" which can be translated as "nail of a finger or claw." In Greco-Roman myth, the goddess of beauty, Aphrodite, lay sleeping when Eros cut her fingernails and left the clippings scattered on the ground. Because no part of a heavenly body can die, the gods turned them into stone which later became known as onyx.
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