Renaissance Bernice Goodspeed Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings

$245.0
Antique
Yes
Number of Diamonds
no diamonds
Shape
Triangle
Closure
butterfly not included
Occasion
Wedding, Mother's Day, Graduation, Father's Day, Engagement, Confirmation/Communion, Christmas, Christening, Birthday, Anniversary, Valentine's Day
Main Stone Color
Turquoise
Metal
Silver
Item Length
see description
Secondary Stone
Turquoise
Main Stone
Turquoise
Ear Area
Lobe
Vintage
Yes
Main Stone Treatment
natural
Department
Unisex Adults
Main Stone Shape
Cabochon
Style
Dangle/Drop
Base Metal
Sterling Silver
Gemstone Clarity Grade
Eye Clean
Features
Nickel-Free
Number of Gemstones
see description
Handmade
Yes
Ethnic & Regional Style
Mexican
Main Stone Creation
Natural
Seller Warranty
Yes
Signed
Yes
Color
Silver
Cut Grade
Ideal
Item Diameter
see description
Material
sterling silver
Total Carat Weight
no diamonds
Brand
Bernice Goodspeed
Setting Style
clusters
Diamond Clarity Grade
no diamonds
Type
Earrings
Metal Purity
925
Customized
No
Era
Retro (1935-1950)
Diamond Color Grade
no diamonds
Theme
Ethnic, Bohemian, Art
Tribal Affiliation
Mexican
Country/Region of Manufacture
Mexico
Country of Origin
Mexico
Wholesale
No
condition
Pre-owned

Bernice Goodspeed Mexican Sterling silver cluster turquoise earrings Originally a painter who in the 1930s moved to Mexico to participate in the country’s cultural scene, Bernice Goodspeed quickly moved into designing and selling her own jewelry out of the store she and her fellow-artist husband Carl Pappe opened in Taxco. Bernice’s work does not come up often and I am very excited to have found this  earrings by her. The cluster design very reminiscent of the classic “Rosas de Mexico” that often adorn cuffs by Sanborn’s and Maciel, are at the same time sculptural and delicate, their three-dimensionality magically enhanced by the warm patina of time. A sweet, romantic earrings, easy to be enjoyed at all times, by one of the few female contributors to Mexico’s 20th c Silver Renaissance we know of… Vintage Bernice Goodspeed Taxco 925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Dangle Earrings

Length: 2.0"

Width: 1.0"

2 round Turquoise cabochons measure approximately 5.5 mm each

2 pear Turquoise cabochons measure approximately 8 mm x 5 mm each

24 pear Turquoise cabochons measure approximately 5.25 mm x 3.35 mm each

Weight: 14.5

Marked: MAKER'S MARK * 925 * MEXICO

Fastening: Butterfly- NCLUDED. Please see pictures

Condition: As pictured