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A large pair of vintage 1960s modernist silver earrings by Antonio Belgiorno of Argentina.

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A big pair of vintage 1960s 70s handmade 900 silver geometric modernist pierced earrings by designer/metalsmith Antonio Belgiorno of Buenos Aires, Argentina. A minimalist modernist geometric design that tapers slightly from top to bottom, and is open at center the length of the earrings, and with a slight curve at the ends giving the design dimensionality! Belgiorno opened his iconic design jewelry store in Buenos Aires in 1931, and he created many outstanding designs over the decades! Unfortunately, no date marks were used, so circa dating can be a bit tricky, but these earrings looks very much in the 1960s 70s modernist style so prevalent at the time. The earrings measure 2.5" long by about 1/2" wide at bottom. The pair weigh 6.5 grams total, and are light and comfortable to wear all day long. Marked at backs as shown, "A. Belgiorno Argentina" and "900" in a diamond-shaped reserve. These are his most common marks used later in his career. Tested and guaranteed to be exactly as desired. Excellent vintage condition.
April 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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A big and bold vintage 1940s handmade 900 silver ring by Antonio Belgiorno from Argentina - reminds me of machinery!

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www.rubylane.com/item/1879775...

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A big and bold vintage 1940s 50s handmade 900 silver moderne statement ring by designer/metalsmith Antonio Belgiorno of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Belgiorno opened his iconic design jewelry store in Buenos Aires in 1931, and he created many outstanding designs over the decades! Unfortunately, no date marks were used, so circa dating can be a bit tricky, but this ring looks very much in the late Art Deco style, sometimes called Retro Moderne, that was popular in the 1940s WWII wartime era and for a short while after the war. This ring makes a statement! Measures 1" long at top by 7/8" wide, and rises 5/8" above the finger. The band is adjustable and presently is about a size 7 US, but can be opened up or closed down to fit anywhere from about a size 5 to a size 9 in my opinion. Marked inside as shown with the Belgiorno "AB" with a crown mark with "Buenos Aires", and "A. Belgiorno" as well. Not marked for metal content, but Belgiorno was known to use 900 silver which was the silver standard for most of South America at the time, and still to this day. He also used sterling, but that was for items intended for export to the US or the UK and the Commonwealth countries, and those items would have been marked 'sterling' or '925'. Tested and guaranteed to be exactly as desired. It's not uncommon to find his jewelry without metal markings as it wasn't required in Argentina at the time for items not intended for export, which leads me to believe that this ring was purchased in Buenos Aires in the 1940s directly from Belgiorno. Excellent vintage condition.
April 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM