1920s Hallmarked Silver Marcasite & Imitation Pearl Drop Earrings
Continental European | Circa 1910s–1930s
 
Delicate yet deeply evocative, these antique silver earrings are a beautiful study in early 20th-century European craftsmanship. Rendered in hallmarked silver (935) and set with glinting hand-cut marcasites, the design unfolds in an elegant foliate scroll—softly architectural, yet unmistakably feminine. Suspended beneath each scroll is a gracefully proportioned imitation pearl drop, lending movement, luminosity, and quiet romance.
The earrings are fitted with their original screw-back fastenings, a detail that firmly places them in the late Edwardian to early Art Deco period (circa 1910s–1930s) and also speaks to their continental European origin—most likely Austro-German or French, where 935 silver and marcasite jewellery flourished during this era.
 
Marcasite jewellery from this period was prized not merely as adornment, but as an expression of refined restraint—designed to shimmer softly by candlelight rather than dazzle outright. The imitation pearls, with their warm patina and teardrop silhouette, echo the era’s fascination with femininity, poise, and understatement.
 
Measurements
• Height: 2.5 cm
• Width: 1.5 cm
Perfectly scaled—dainty, balanced, and elegant on the ear.
 
Collector & Investment Value
From a collector’s perspective, these earrings offer layered value:
Solid hallmarked silver (935), increasingly scarce in wearable antique jewellery
Hand-set marcasites, a labour-intensive technique no longer commercially viable today
Original screw-back mechanism, intact and functional—a strong indicator of authenticity
Timeless scale, making them wearable across generations rather than purely archival
Such pieces are becoming progressively harder to source in matched pairs and excellent condition. Their value lies not in ostentation, but in rarity of survival, material integrity, and period correctness—qualities that discerning collectors actively seek.
 
Styling Notes
These earrings are effortlessly versatile:
Pair with silk blouses, soft chiffons, or vintage lace for an old-world romantic look
Beautiful with saris in ivory, champagne, or muted pastels, especially for intimate evenings
Ideal for collectors who favour quiet luxury—pieces that reveal themselves slowly rather than announce their presence
They sit close to the ear, making them perfect for both day-to-evening wear and special occasions where elegance matters more than scale.
 
A whisper of history, preserved in silver and light—these are earrings for the collector who understands that true luxury is often found in restraint, rarity, and craftsmanship that time can no longer replicate.
 
 
- c.1910-1930s; 
- 935 Silver (Hallmarked)
- In excellent vintage condition. No defect or damage or damage. Please see close up video for quality assurance.
- Measures:  2.5 m height x 1.5 cm wide
- Sourced from London, England.