Steampunk Earrings Vintage Watch Movement Handmade Earrings with Montana Blue Crystal Accent on Silver Lace Filigree by Compass Rose Design Handmade by Compass Rose Design I made these steampunk earrings with a matched pair of vintage 1930s 17 jewel Longine mechanical watch movements with exposed gears mounted on beautiful antiqued silver filigree setting. The exposed gears are intricate and fascinating. These earrings are accented with Swarovski crystal beads that sparkle with wind and blue sky and smoke. Delicate but mechanical - I love the contrast! ABOUT THE DESIGN: The Victorian era was a bridge between old traditions and new technologies. At the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert received the first mechanical keyless wind watches, making pocket watches and watch fobs popular for both men and women until the mid 20th century. While pocket watches had been worn for more than a century, wrist watches were introduced around 1900, called "wristlets" were introduced, in part because of the development of a more affordable jewel bearings production process, which made smaller, more accurate watches possible. Assumed to be a passing fad, wrist watches caught on and were most popular in the 1920s and 1930s, which is why most of the watches I work with are Art Deco from this period. An emblem of a past era of craftsmanship, these mechanical watches have real or synthetic jewel bearings, originally made with ruby, garnet, diamond, and sapphire. Many watches have the name of the watch maker, intricate tooling or design work, seen only when the watch was repaired, cleaned, and maintained. Celebrate analog! MEASUREMENTS & MATERIALS: The earring setting length is about 1.25" and the total earring length including hook is just under 2.25". I use solid sterling silver leverback earring hooks. The back of each pair is filled with a translucent layer so the inner workings of the mechanism are visible. See photos for details. All items come in a gift box. Compass Rose Design revives historic heirlooms into wearable art. Everything in our shop is handmade in our studio just north of San Francisco, California. SEE MORE: See the entire Compass Rose Design Jewelry Collection: http://www.compassrosedesign.etsy.com Steampunk Necklaces: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CompassRoseDesign?section_id=7008013 Steampunk Earrings http://www.etsy.com/shop/CompassRoseDesign?section_id=7015168 Steampunk Rings: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CompassRoseDesign?section_id=7390208 Victorian Style Necklaces: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CompassRoseDesign?section_id=6883252 Victorian Style Earrings: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CompassRoseDesign?section_id=6883254 Antique Button Rings: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CompassRoseDesign?section_id=6883257 Bracelets, Pins, Watches: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CompassRoseDesign?section_id=7758576 ORDERING WITH COMPASS ROSE DESIGN: As artists of handcrafted goods, we stand by our work – but we go a step further with our no-hassle exchange/return policy. Please read our shop policies for all the details if you have questions BEFORE purchase. Contact us with any questions or if you’d like priority shipping or insurance, as these are not included with regular shipping prices. Remember there is sometimes natural variation in hues or loving wear that accompanies the genuine antique items we work with. Thank you for supporting handmade! ABOUT COMPASS ROSE DESIGN: Compass Rose Design Jewelry is a tiny, woman-owned family business based just north of San Francisco, California. Founder, Creek Van Houten, is a 3rd generation maker of recycled jewelry and art. All designs, text, & photos copyright © Compass Rose Design Jewelry. http://www.compassrosedesign.etsy.com Consignment and Wholesale available - just ask! Convo me with any questions :)
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