Antique Vintage buy Mid Century Sterling Silver Modern Geometric Pin Brooch 22.5g

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Listing Description by: Dayna M.

The Piece

Age Circa: Mid Century C. 1935 - 1965

Markings: Illegible marking that looks like (DEBALE) and unknown pictorial makers mark. on the back of the brooch, tested, and guaranteed

Country of Origin: Unknown

Brand: Unknown

Gram Weight: 22.5 grams

Metal Type: .925 sterling silver

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Item Measurements:
Length: 2.34"
Width: 1.25"

Pin/Brooch Style: Brooch, lapel pin, hat pin, scarf pin, tie pin

Closure Type: Pin stem with a locking "c" clasp

Convertible: If desired, your local jeweler can add a bale to this piece, so it can be worn as a pendant.

Notable Features:
-Created in the Mid Century era in the Modernist style of jewelry
-Composed of .925 sterling silver, this brooch features a geometric line and wave design
-The brooch has two layers, one creating a background and one with line designs that adapt into a wave design
-The brooch is finished with a pin stem and a locking "c" clasp for secure wear on clothing and accessories

Damage: Age appropriate wear. This piece is tarnished in some areas, which gives it a lovely antique quality. Tarnish can be removed with a polishing cloth if so desired.

*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.