Lot #40: Vintage Estate Earring Trio – Sterling Silver 925 & Artisan Studs

Charming trio of vintage estate stud earrings, offering a wonderful mix of classic gemstone styles, artisan designs, and rich tones. Pair 1 (Left - Fine Oval Studs):Metal: Sterling Silver (Stamped 925)Settings: Classic minimal bezel mountsStone: Dark red oval stones resembling garnets (untested) Pair 2 (Middle - Rope Edge Studs):Metal: Silver-toned metal (unstamped)Settings: Decorative braided/rope-textured bordersInlay: Smooth, glossy opaque jet-black inlay (appears to be resin or enamel) Pair 3 (Right - Translucent Magenta Cabochon Studs):Metal: White metal with unreadable/faded hallmark stamps on the reverseStone: Oval cabochon cut with captivating internal inclusions, natural variations, or internal characteristics. Shows a beautiful translucent light pink, magenta, and purplish glow when light passes through. Design Origin: These pieces are unbranded artisan estate items rather than commercial designer goods. Hand-twisted rope borders and bezel-rolled settings are classic hallmarks of Mid-to-Late 20th-century southwestern and independent studio metalwork. The Right Pair's Appeal: Collectors of organic and rough-stone vintage jewelry frequently look for pieces like the right pair. The natural internal inclusions (bubbles, faint fissures, or growth lines) indicate it is likely a natural mineral variety rather than flat molded plastic, possibly a low-grade tourmaline, ruby-in-matrix, or vintage art glass. Pickup category timeslot {A}