{"product_id":"1930s-art-deco-dragon-clip-on-earrings","title":"1930s Art Deco Dragon Clip On Earrings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArt Deco Dragon Clip Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully unusual pair of Art Deco-style clip earrings, each boldly modelled as a coiled dragon with wonderfully detailed scales, expressive features and a curled tail. Sculptural and full of character, they make a striking statement despite their relatively compact size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: Circa 1920s–1930s [subject to confirmation]\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod\/Style: Art Deco\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Pair of coiled dragons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Muted Gold Metal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Warm silver \/ antiqued metallic finish\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4 x 3cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastening: Clip-on fittings – suitable for non-pierced ears\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Modelled relief dragon design\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Art Deco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat vintage condition, with gentle signs of age and wear consistent with their period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textured surfaces retain good definition, particularly around the dragons’ faces, scales and curled bodies. Areas of darker patination emphasise the sculptural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer closely to the photographs, which form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragons and other fantastical creatures have appeared in jewellery for centuries, symbolising qualities including power, strength and protection in different cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the early twentieth century, jewellery designers increasingly embraced bold, stylised and exotic motifs. The Art Deco period in particular drew inspiration from a remarkably diverse range of historical and international sources, transforming them into highly decorative jewellery and fashion accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClip earrings became increasingly fashionable during the first half of the twentieth century, allowing women without pierced ears to wear increasingly dramatic and sculptural designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tightly coiled bodies and wonderfully expressive heads of this pair give them an almost miniature-sculpture quality, making them as interesting as objects of design as they are pieces of jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeritage House Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese have enormous personality. We particularly love the wonderfully fierce little dragon faces and beautifully curled bodies. Unusual, theatrical and immensely wearable, they’re exactly the sort of vintage jewellery that starts a conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58950048612677,"sku":null,"price":62.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_2336.jpg?v=1787333174","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/products\/1930s-art-deco-dragon-clip-on-earrings","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}