Preliminary identification
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Overview
A pair of rectangular mosaic-style lever-back drop earrings by artisan jeweler Michal Golan. Featuring a central mottled blue glass or lapis-style cabochon surrounded by faux pearls and light blue rhinestones, set in antiqued silver-plated metal. Clearly stamped on the reverse with the signature 'Michal Golan'.
Story
Israeli-born artist Michal Golan began crafting handcrafted mosaic jewelry in her New York studio in the late 1980s. Her signature aesthetic blends Byzantine majesty with Middle Eastern ornamental traditions.
Maker / Origin
Michal Golan immigrated to the United States from Israel to study art, initially creating jewelry at her kitchen table. She quickly built a reputation for dense, tapestry-like mosaic settings incorporating semi-precious stones, glass, and Austrian crystals, all assembled by hand in her NYC studio.
Condition & Value
Visible plating wear and finish loss on the reverse metal backing and lever-back wire components. Front stones and rhinestones appear intact and intactly set. Wear on the finish reduces resale value by approximately 20-30%.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.