Vintage Sterling Silver Malachite Earrings Modernist Geometric Artisan Studio Jewelry Long Architectural Dangle Earrings

Striking geometric construction and richly banded green malachite give these vintage sterling silver earrings an exceptional modernist presence. Each earring combines an oval natural malachite cabochon with five slender square-section tubular silver elements arranged at staggered heights, creating an architectural composition of strong vertical lines, open space, and asymmetrical movement.

The construction is particularly interesting when viewed from the side and ends, where the hollow square profiles of the individual silver elements can be clearly seen. Rather than forming a flat backdrop for the stones, the staggered bars overlap and intersect at different positions around the malachite settings, giving the earrings genuine three-dimensional depth. The vivid green cabochons provide a beautiful organic counterpoint to the disciplined geometry of the silver.

The earrings are marked with what appears to read “928,”  yet is likely meant as 925, and bear an additional hand-inscribed maker's or artist's mark. The precise identity of the maker has not been confirmed. Each earring measures approximately 2 9/16 inches long, with an approximately 2 7/16-inch drop, and measures approximately 1/2 inch wide. The oval malachite cabochons measure approximately 9/16 by 3/8 inches and display distinctive variations in natural green coloration and banding.

Designed for pierced ears, these unusual artisan earrings have the strong architectural character associated with modernist and studio jewelry. Their combination of sterling silver, natural malachite, geometric tubular construction, and dramatic elongated proportions makes them especially appealing for collectors of vintage modernist jewelry, artisan silver jewelry, geometric statement earrings, and one-of-a-kind studio design.

Vintage condition with surface wear, scratches, and patina consistent with previous use and age. The silver has been left unpolished, preserving its existing patina. Please review photographs closely for condition and details.