1970s Modernist Burle Marx Meander Earrings

with Clip Backs, in 18k Gold

$ 4,300.00 

* * SOLD * *

Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A bold pair of mid 20th century modernist earrings, designed by Haroldo Burle Marx, and modeled in 18k gold. These big, 1970s earrings have elongated, rectangular faces that are decorated with a raised meander motif. The raised "lines" of the meander design are finished with polished and lightly-hashed textures (all applied by hand), while the low-relief field is textured with fine stippling.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A bold pair of mid 20th century modernist earrings, designed by Haroldo Burle Marx, and modeled in 18k gold. These big, 1970s earrings have elongated, rectangular faces that are decorated with a raised meander motif. The raised "lines" of the meander design are finished with polished and lightly-hashed textures (all applied by hand), while the low-relief field is textured with fine stippling.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A bold pair of mid 20th century modernist earrings, designed by Haroldo Burle Marx, and modeled in 18k gold. These big, 1970s earrings have elongated, rectangular faces that are decorated with a raised meander motif. The raised "lines" of the meander design are finished with polished and lightly-hashed textures (all applied by hand), while the low-relief field is textured with fine stippling.

A bold pair of mid 20th century modernist earrings, designed by Haroldo Burle Marx, and modeled in 18k gold. These big, 1970s earrings have elongated, rectangular faces that are decorated with a raised meander motif. The raised "lines" of the meander design are finished with polished and lightly-hashed textures (all applied by hand), while the low-relief field is textured with fine stippling. These clip earrings hug the earlobe— their blocky shape and unusual textures make them very striking, in wear! The hand-fabricated clip backs have great tension and they wear comfortably. These earrings are fully hallmarked for the designer Burle Marx, and with 18k, for purity.

Materials

18k gold

Age

c. 1970

Dimensions

Earring faces measure approx 23.5 x 12.6 mm; total weight is 14.6 grams (weighed together). 

Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A bold pair of mid 20th century modernist earrings, designed by Haroldo Burle Marx, and modeled in 18k gold. These big, 1970s earrings have elongated, rectangular faces that are decorated with a raised meander motif. The raised "lines" of the meander design are finished with polished and lightly-hashed textures (all applied by hand), while the low-relief field is textured with fine stippling.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A bold pair of mid 20th century modernist earrings, designed by Haroldo Burle Marx, and modeled in 18k gold. These big, 1970s earrings have elongated, rectangular faces that are decorated with a raised meander motif. The raised "lines" of the meander design are finished with polished and lightly-hashed textures (all applied by hand), while the low-relief field is textured with fine stippling.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A bold pair of mid 20th century modernist earrings, designed by Haroldo Burle Marx, and modeled in 18k gold. These big, 1970s earrings have elongated, rectangular faces that are decorated with a raised meander motif. The raised "lines" of the meander design are finished with polished and lightly-hashed textures (all applied by hand), while the low-relief field is textured with fine stippling.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A bold pair of mid 20th century modernist earrings, designed by Haroldo Burle Marx, and modeled in 18k gold. These big, 1970s earrings have elongated, rectangular faces that are decorated with a raised meander motif. The raised "lines" of the meander design are finished with polished and lightly-hashed textures (all applied by hand), while the low-relief field is textured with fine stippling.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A bold pair of mid 20th century modernist earrings, designed by Haroldo Burle Marx, and modeled in 18k gold. These big, 1970s earrings have elongated, rectangular faces that are decorated with a raised meander motif. The raised "lines" of the meander design are finished with polished and lightly-hashed textures (all applied by hand), while the low-relief field is textured with fine stippling.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A bold pair of mid 20th century modernist earrings, designed by Haroldo Burle Marx, and modeled in 18k gold. These big, 1970s earrings have elongated, rectangular faces that are decorated with a raised meander motif. The raised "lines" of the meander design are finished with polished and lightly-hashed textures (all applied by hand), while the low-relief field is textured with fine stippling.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A bold pair of mid 20th century modernist earrings, designed by Haroldo Burle Marx, and modeled in 18k gold. These big, 1970s earrings have elongated, rectangular faces that are decorated with a raised meander motif. The raised "lines" of the meander design are finished with polished and lightly-hashed textures (all applied by hand), while the low-relief field is textured with fine stippling.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A bold pair of mid 20th century modernist earrings, designed by Haroldo Burle Marx, and modeled in 18k gold. These big, 1970s earrings have elongated, rectangular faces that are decorated with a raised meander motif. The raised "lines" of the meander design are finished with polished and lightly-hashed textures (all applied by hand), while the low-relief field is textured with fine stippling.
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A bold pair of mid 20th century modernist earrings, designed by Haroldo Burle Marx, and modeled in 18k gold. These big, 1970s earrings have elongated, rectangular faces that are decorated with a raised meander motif. The raised "lines" of the meander design are finished with polished and lightly-hashed textures (all applied by hand), while the low-relief field is textured with fine stippling.