These stunning Retro Modernist sterling silver earrings are from the legendary Marcel Boucher's Parisina line -- a label he produced in Mexico exclusively during World War II.
Since the mark was used so briefly, Parisina jewels are highly collectible and growing hard to find. The dancers and figure skaters are in particular demand, because they're so graceful and unusual. They can be precisely dated to 1944, based on design patents. Quite generously sized, about 1 1/2 inches long, these beauties are in exquisite condition, showing only slight age-appropriate surface wear under high magnification. Backs are screw type and original. Besides their Sterling hallmarks, the reverses show the Parisina mark, your assurance that they're a rare combination of Boucher's sophisticated design and the artistry of talented Mexican craftsmen. Most Parisina jewelry is of silver; however, I noticed elsewhere online a pair of earrings like these but only of gilded base metal, yet priced identically to our sterling ones.
These stylized, highly dimensional shapes remind me of Brancusi sculpture and clearly evoke the soaring spirit of Dance. They'd make a memorable gift for any dancer or ballet enthusiast.
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