Vintage W.E. Richards Symmetalic Sterling Silver & 14K Gold Necklace Earring Set Original Box Mid Century Modern Modernist Jewelry

Beautifully engineered and unmistakably American in design, this original W.E. Richards Symmetalic necklace and matching earring set showcases the innovative mixed-metal craftsmanship that made the company's jewelry so distinctive during the Mid-Century era. The necklace is crafted in sterling silver with genuine 14-karat gold accents using W.E. Richards' patented Symmetalic process, creating the graceful ribbon-inspired links that define the design. The coordinating screw-back earrings repeat the same sculptural motif and are marked "Sterling 1/20 14K," indicating a bonded layer of 14-karat gold over sterling silver. Together they create a refined interplay of warm gold and cool silver that is both elegant and unmistakably Modernist.

Developed by W.E. Richards of Attleboro, Massachusetts, the Symmetalic line became highly regarded for combining sterling silver and gold into sophisticated wearable designs that blended fine jewelry craftsmanship with clean contemporary styling. This complete matching suite represents the quality construction and artistic innovation that made Symmetalic one of the most respected names in American Modern jewelry during the late 1940s and 1950s.

The necklace measures approximately 16 inches in length and retains its original clasp marked "Symmetalic Sterling & 14K." The matching original screw-back earrings are marked "Sterling 1/20 14K" and retain their original W.E. Richards screw mechanisms. The original fitted presentation box is included, an increasingly uncommon survival that enhances both display and collector appeal. The jewelry remains in very good vintage condition with light surface wear appropriate for age, a properly functioning clasp, and smoothly operating screw-back findings. The presentation box exhibits expected age-related discoloration and storage wear while remaining an attractive period companion to the set.

Complete boxed W.E. Richards Symmetalic sets have become increasingly difficult to locate, particularly with matching earrings intact. This beautifully preserved ensemble will appeal to collectors of American Modernist jewelry, Mid Century Modern design, sterling silver jewelry, mixed-metal jewelry, and vintage designer jewelry alike.