Erté "The Nile" Blue Sapphire, 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Earrings

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff, 1892–1990) is a renowned artist known as "The Father of Art Deco". He began designing jewelry much later in life. According to several reputable sources, he embarked on a career as a jewelry designer at age 86.  His late-life jewelry creations were conceived as “Art to Wear,” meticulously made with precious stones and inspired by themes like the nautical world, peacocks, and Egyptian culture. He produced around 328 limited-edition jewelry designs.

The “Nile”  is part of Erté’s late-career jewelry collections that draw heavily from his fascination with Egyptian motifs and Art Deco geometry. This is part of a collection that also includes the serigraph "The Nile" and other prints. We believe these earrings were designed in the early 1980s.  The earrings have the makers mark, "Erte" as well as a hand engraved "154/250" indicating this was a numbered piece in a limited edition of only 250 pieces made.  There is also a CFA stamp indicating the jeweler (Circle Fine Art Cooperation) that produced these pieces according to artist specifications.  "SS" and "14K" stamps indicate the metals.

Exquisitely crafted. 

Details:

Artist/Designer : Erté
Period : Early 1980s
Metal : 14K Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Total Weight : 21.38 Grams
Gemstones :
Sapphire : Cabochon (2) Approximately .30 cttw.
Limited Edition : 154/250
Dimensions : Approximately 2" x 1.2" at widest 
Estate Piece : All weights are estimates

Also available are the Nile Necklace and Numbers Bracelet by Erté.