Art Deco Antique Chinese Export Silver Gilt Filigree Lantern Chandelier Earrings

Description

View Art Deco Antique Chinese Export Silver Gilt Filigree Lantern Chandelier Earrings with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Design & Structure: They feature a distinct multi-tiered cylindrical bell shape often referred to by collectors as "Chinese Lanterns" or "Birdcages". Vintage Chinese sterling silver vermeil chandelier earrings featuring intricate hand-crafted filigree construction with layered lantern-style drops and polished green jade or jadeite teardrop pendants. These substantial statement earrings display exceptional openwork detailing throughout and retain their original warm gilt finish. Dating back to the Art Deco era (circa 1920s–1930s), these stunning pieces showcase incredibly intricate openwork silver cannetille or filigree work, finished with a heavy gold wash (vermeil). Design & Structure: They feature a distinct multi-tiered cylindrical bell shape often referred to by collectors as "Chinese Lanterns" or "Birdcages". The upper studs feature dome-shaped filigree rosettes leading to a two-tier chandelier fringe. Hidden Details: Inside the bottom tier, you can spot carved green jade or jadeite teardrop beads peeking out from behind the hanging silver metal spikes, a hallmark signature of fine early 20th-century Chinese Export jewelry. • Vintage Chinese export craftsmanship • Sterling silver with vermeil finish • Genuine green jade teardrop drops • Pierced post backs • Approximately 2¾ inches long • Maximum diameter approximately ¾ inch • Total weight approximately 19 grams Beautiful vintage condition with normal age-related patina. Please review all photographs for condition details. Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Earrings. Brand: Filigree.

Brand

Filigree

Type

Earrings

Style

Chandelier

Theme

Art

Metal

Silver

Main Stone

Jade