{"product_id":"earrings-oscar-betz-dangle-turquoise-hallmark-vintage-92-2226","title":"Earrings, Oscar Betz, Dangle, Turquoise, Hallmark, Vintage ‘92, 2226","description":"\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEYE-CATCHING OSCAR BETZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite their large scale, Betz’ earrings are easy to wear and perfectly balanced, and always set with a beautiful mix of stones. Prolific in the ’70s and ’80s, Oscar’s pieces are now actively sought out and purchased by Hollywood celebrities, including Liz Taylor, 7th Ave. designers, including Ralph Lauren, as well as collectors of fine Southwest jewelry. His work remains in high demand today. Crafted in a fresh spin on his signature chandelier, Oscar Betz used hand-cut and hand-set turquoise to make up the main teardrop-shaped cluster. A trio of sterling silver paddles with matching stones is hinged to the bottom of each cluster for some true swinging turquoise style!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOscar Betz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(1954-; Anglo), Stone sets; stamp work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Oscar Betz (script)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanta Fe, New Mexico artist, Oscar Betz, has been a favorite of collectors and celebrities since the 1970s.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is known for his original stone sets and one of a kind jewelry and is famous for perfecting the featherweight, Southwest Chandelier earring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristopher’s Enterprises, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (shop). Owners Deborah and Christopher Cates (?-2012) represented silversmiths including Perry Shorty, Ed Lovato, Don Lucas, Oscar Betz, and Brihilda \u0026amp; Frank Coriz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-a2009a7e-7fff-a123-bc86-e85161b65e81\"\u003eMark: pictograph\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eartist: Oscar Betz for Christopher's Enterprises\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehallmarks: Oscar Betz STERLING (Christopher's Hallmark) 1992\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ematerials: sterling silver, turquoise\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edimensions: 1 1\/2\" + 3\/4\" dangles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweight: 8 grams each\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epost \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enice vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estones are secure in their settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eno stone chips or hairline fractures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esilver has a nice patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elight wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estyle: JE2226\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturns are subject to store credit only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Double D Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Turquoise \/ N\/S","offer_id":42390443720766,"sku":"JE2226TurquoiseN\/S","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1289\/0349\/files\/JE2226_Earrings_OscarBetz_Dangle_Turquoise_Hallmark_Vintage_92_2226_307.jpg?v=1770659045","url":"https:\/\/doubledranch.com\/products\/earrings-oscar-betz-dangle-turquoise-hallmark-vintage-92-2226","provider":"Double D Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}