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Modernist 18K Gold & Oxidized Sterling Silver Earrings, by H. O'Connor, c 2000

$1,592

$1,99020% Off

£1,203.60

£1,504.5020% Off

€1,405.07

€1,756.3420% Off

CA$2,265.34

CA$2,831.6720% Off

A$2,297.78

A$2,872.2220% Off

CHF 1,312.10

CHF 1,640.1220% Off

MX$27,826.85

MX$34,783.5720% Off

NOK 15,446.57

NOK 19,308.2120% Off

SEK 15,395.30

SEK 19,244.1320% Off

DKK 10,503

DKK 13,128.7520% Off

About the Item

Harold O'Connor 18K yellow gold and oxidized sterling silver unusual modernist earrings. On the verso, marked 750 for 18K and 925 for sterling silver and with the Harold O'Connor mark, these earrings show the very unusual motifs and workmanship by this accomplished goldsmith. With a almost organic stylized motif of 18K gold applied on oxidized sterling silver with an etched pattern, these earrings measure 1-1/8th inches in diameter. They are now for a pierced ear and can be modified to accommodate a non pierced ear. It is the extent of stylistic dexterity in granulation and fused metals that explains why Harold O'Connor's pieces have been sought by and are now part of the permanent collections of both the Metropolitan Museum in New York City and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Inspired by sculptors like Isamu Noguchi and David Smith, Harold O'Connor's stylistic odyssey is not unlike that of Jean Mahie (Jacline Mazard). They both have been challenged by sculpture and considered their jewels to be smaller versions that people could wear. However whereas Mazard has been almost completely self-taught, O'Connor has sought out strategic specialists like Elizabeth Treskow, a world famous grannularist from Cologne and used her circle as his teachers. Indeed granulation and fused metals especially titanium, gold and silver have informed O'Connor's irresistible temptation to explore texture, form and nuanced colors associated with them. All items sold are accompanied by a detailed Statement of Value, as well as any related gemological reports. Jewelry sold is guaranteed to be authentic and as represented. All diamonds are from the earth. We never use lab grown, synthetic diamonds. Each piece of jewelry arrives in a fine gift-wrapped presentation box. We have made every attempt to photograph our jewelry with the proper lighting conditions to display our pieces as they are in real life. However no amount of effort on our end can give the reader realistic colors if the receiving system is imprecise. For realism in color, "It takes two to tango". We have also photographed our pieces on different colors and different body types to provide our viewers with abundant information that we hope will permit them to make their best decision. If questions arise that we have not addressed here, please contact us and we shall respond. Unless stated otherwise, or stated exactly; all weights and grades are approximated by our Gemologist using both GIA Instruments as well as instruments used as a standard and accepted practice within our trade. All purities involving metals - gold, silver, platinum, palladium are approximated within 1%. This allows for the legal tolerance in the jewelry industry. For example, 14K usually indicates a purity of 58.3% gold. However, manufacturing jewelers can legally label a piece as 14K as long as it is above 13K, or 54.2%. Over the decades our stewardship as a small but exemplary purveyor of the jeweler's art, has required that we we offer a fine and authentic selection, in excellent condition, of collectible jewels from all highly sought time periods at competitive prices. In the process we have had the extraordinary good fortune of meeting remarkable people - some collectors, some extremely interesting individuals who have taken the time and effort to examine their lives and select things that tend to make them smile, admire or just wonder at the exciting, endlessly creative and nuanced panoply of jeweled artifacts.

Metal:
18k Gold,Sterling Silver
Style:
Contemporary
Period:
21st Century
Date of Manufacture:
2000
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Aspen, CO
Reference Number:
Seller: 1028191stDibs: LU19226084352

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