I am selling an assortment of vintage to antique jewelry and rings which I have hunted for and gathered from around the world. Some examples seen in the last photo - thanks for stopping by!
ABOUT:
Well I can guarantee that these antique earrings are one of a kind, because I acquired the piece as a broken brooch. To be honest, it almost looked like the pin back was a later addition to these gorgeous gold settings because the pin post was metal and not up to the quality of the settings, so I am not sure what this was originally in antiquity. If only we knew the stories these pieces could tell. I just fell in love with it for its ornate enamel back and decided to buy the broken brooch to make it into something ready to wear today.
This one had a unique fabrication in that the piece was made with separate components, each affixed to a bracket that held then held the pin back. Removing the pin back caused the components to separate so seeing that, we thought they'd make a fabulous pair of one of a kind earrings. With the additional bonus of them being in great condition because as a brooch the piece was rarely / gently worn.
Special Georgian era dangles in high carat gold, testing at at least 18k gold with vibrant green emerald at the center and table cut diamonds on the feather or leaf like extensions. Flipping them over we see the gorgeous enamel work which is white with pink floral looking designs and black linear details.
The piece looked Iberian to me but I am actually now not sure its origin as many countries in Europe created Renaissance revival pieces with the old enameling during the Georgian period. Those gorgeous enamel backs are like a little hidden surprise on these fabulous pieces. And I love to find that period appropriate pie crust design detail which is seen on these around the domed settings holding the center emeralds. So special! And of course table cuts being another treat to find, as one of the earlier diamond cutting methods used in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The ear wires are later of course, in 14k gold and hallmarked, providing a good match in hue to the glowing and rich antique gold of the dangles.
Very sturdy hand feel and ready for regular wear (although we avoid getting the closed back settings wet.)
Antique box is not included. Please note the detailed measurements that I always provide, as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures where I am required to show zoomed in detail.
SIZE & MEASUREMENTS:
They measure 26mm from the top of the earwiree to the bottom of the dangles. The antique dangle components measure 18x14mm by 5.5mm deep with the domed tops.
This pair of earrings weighs 6 grams combined.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
The most notable condition issue is a section of loss / wear to the enamel at the back top of one of the pieces. It was like this when I acquired it due to how the components were fastened on to the bracket with the pin back. Aside from that, typical age related wear with a few nicks and nibbles to the emeralds that still appear vibrant in color with a nice sheen and polish (they are not dull or matte finished). The table cuts also typical in closed back settings with natural inclusions, some gray hues due to the closed back and minimal faceting and some natural inclusions, set in the glowing gold cut down collets.
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )
SOCIAL:
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All items hand picked by me, one at a time from all over the world. All listings individually written by me, and not AI, after studying each piece to discuss its beauties and its ; ) eccentricities (which I am picky to point out).
Many of my listings include group shots – I find the comparisons between pieces help show scale, diamond hues, etc. All items in group shots are inventory, but refer to the website to see what items have sold out and to watch for new listings from the grouping to appear on the home page.
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