1970s brutalist silver and amethyst dangle Earrings

Obviously hand-wrought and of studio quality, this set of silver and tumbled amethyst earrings has the rough beauty that characterizes brutalist jewelry. I love the slender stems’ textured surface for providing a glimpse of the artist’s creative journey and the stones for their saturated, deep color. And then there is the polished, perfectly smooth silver “ribbon” off which everything hangs. What a contrast and what an eye-catcher…

Size / Weight: 3 1/4” long by 1/2” wide; 12.1 grams (for the set)

Hallmarks / Date: possibly marked on one of the stems yet too difficult to read; tested and guaranteed to be solid silver; 1970s

Condition: excellent vintage with deep patina on the stems, gorgeous tumbled amethysts, with impressive length and design, and no damage or repairs noted

Inv# 14483