Art Deco Drops

The original tooling for the Art Deco style drop earring finding in this pair of earrings goes back to the 1920's, under the leadership of my grandfather, George Guyot. Not sure why they didn't make them for left and right, but it's probably because the piece was made for another use, perhaps as a zipper pull. Or maybe they would have made the other side, but  no one nibbled on the original, so the toolmakers left it as is. Regardless, they make nifty earrings. They are a little heavier than what I like to wear, but the pizazz is worth it.

http://www.guyotbrothers.com

We do not make jewelry. We are suppliers to the trade. Guyot Brothers has been leaders in ornamental stampings since 1904. 

Fallen Coins

My dad, Marshall Guyot, loved the texture in this finding. He called it the "fallen coins" texture, and he loved the heaviness of the design combined with the simplicity of the shape. I like the Art Deco nature of them. They do make a nice pair of earrings. At one inch, they are big enough to be noticed and small enough to be worn to work, although I have seen earrings made with this finding where this is the top, posted, and a larger piece of the same style hangs below. 

The original design probably dates back to the 1930's. 

www.guyotbrothers.com

We do not make jewelry. We are suppliers to the trade. Guyot Brothers has been leaders in ornamental stampings since 1904. 

Art Deco Drops

Classic Art Deco style. The archives at the manufacturer where the decorative component is made tells me they are classic Art Deco. Their tooling records place them being originally produced in the 1920's. Just under an inch in length. A little heavier than some of the earrings I wear, and that's okay with me. It reminds me that I'm wearing earrings, that I took those few extra seconds to add a little flourish. That's the beauty of earrings. So little effort, so much effect.

www.guyotbrothers.com

We do not make jewelry. We are suppliers to the trade. Guyot Brothers has been leaders in ornamental stampings since 1904.