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Very long antique pique drop earrings dating from the Victorian era
Pique is jewellery that is made from tortoiseshell inlayed with gold and silver and is a form of jewellery unlike any other, and here are a very long antique pique drop earrings dating from the Victorian era of the 1880’s. If you wish to learn more about pique jewellery, what it is, and how it was made, click here to have an article open up in another window: https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/history-of-pique-jewellery/ These pique earrings measure 6.1mm wide by 12.6mm in the length and are fitted on lovely secure shepherd hooks that allow the earrings to sway delicately and seductively. With such a magnificent and intricate design to them, these are a pair of earrings that will always be noticed and admired every time they are worn. Stock# ES8297 Circa: 1880 $3,200
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Antique ruby and diamond earrings and locket brooch demi parure
Whether the earrings with thee brooch, or perhaps just the earrings on their own, there is little doubt that they will always look so beautiful and elegant when worn. A demi parure is a matching set of jewellery that can be worn together and usually includes two or three pieces, and this Victorian era ruby and diamond earrings and locket brooch demi parure is just spectacular. Made in the Victorian era of the 1880's, this suite is made up of a pair of 15 carat ruby and diamond earrings with a matching 15 carat ruby and diamond brooch that also doubles as a locket. Each earring measures 16.5mm wide by 34mm from the bottom to the very top of the shepherd hooks and are each set with one rose cut diamond and one ruby set amongst a very charming border. These earrings are so comfortable and will be so practical to wear all the time day or night and are fitted on elegant shepherd hooks. And then the matching brooch is also set with rose cut diamonds, in this case there are four and again a lovely vibrant natural ruby. This brooch has another wonderful feature by having a locket compartment on the reverse side. Measuring 44mm across by 31.2mm, this brooch will always look so elegant on any outfit and once combined with the earrings, it will become a magnificent matching suite that will always be admired. Complete with its charming velvet lined box, this is such a wonderful and magical piece of jewellery that will make any woman feel like royalty. Stock# ES8259 Circa: 1880 $2,850
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Antique pique drop earrings dating from the 1880’s
Pique jewellery is unlike any other form of jewellery, and at its height in popularity during the Victorian era, some truly exceptional pieces of jewellery were made, such as these lovely antique pique drop earrings dating from the 1880's. If you wish to learn more about pique jewellery, what it is, and how it was made, click here to have an article open up in another window: https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/history-of-pique-jewellery/ Measuring an elegant 54mm from the very top to the bottom or 40mm from the top of the round piece of pique to the bottom by 7.7mm wide at its widest section, these are the perfect length that will allow them to easily be worn during the day or during the evening. The intricate design on each of the earrings really exemplifies the quality, craftsmanship and time that went into making these earrings all without any of the modern technology such as we have today. Absolutely stunning, these are a perfect pair of antique pique earrings for any occasion. Stock# ES8296 Circa: 1880 $2,600
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Late Victorian antique earrings set with rhodolite garnets
Garnets come in a vast range of colour, including those with a delightful purple hue, as can be seen here in these late Victorian antique earrings set with rhodolite garnets. Dating from the 1880's, these earrings were made in 18 carat gold and have a lovely rich yellow colour that sets of the colour of the garnets so well. Each earring is bezel set with three garnets in the most charming setting that has a floral style to them. Measuring 26.1mm across by 50.4mm, they are set on lovely elegant and secure shepherd hooks that allow each earring to sit perfectly on the ear. These amazing Victorian earrings have a style and elegance that will make them always look so beautiful during the day and are perfect to wear well into the night. Stock # ES8298 Circa: 1880 $2,700
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Large and magnificent pair of antique enamel and garnet earrings
Here are a very large and magnificent pair of antique enamel and garnet earrings that will stand out from across the room and are unlike no other. Made in the 1880's, these earrings measure an incredible 6.7cm in length by 3.4cm wide. Made in 9 carat rose gold, the colour of the gold alone is perfect with a charming warm rose colour unlike the very pink-coppery colour often seen in modern rose gold. This colour of rose gold blends beautifully with enamel as well as the three cabochon cut garnets set into each earring. The enamel work in the earrings are so fine and elegant and highlight not only the design of the earrings but the quality of craftsmanship as well. Fitted with secure shepherd hooks, these are an exceptional pair of antique earrings that are also in superb condition. Stock# ES8234 Circa: 1880 $5,900
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Antique sterling silver and rose gold earrings dating from the 1890’s
Here are a very lovely pair of antique sterling silver and rose gold earrings dating from the 1890's that are perfect to wear day or night and are so unique. Made in sterling silver and with a lovely design to and shape, they are highlighted with rose gold sections that are also hand engraved that adds an extra element of character. The design of these earrings is so beautiful and the detail in each is just wonderful and shows why there is nothing quite as lovely and unique as genuine antique jewellery. Fitted on nice and secure shepherd hooks, these earrings are so comfortable to wear all the time, these are perfect to wear during the day and well into the evening. Elegant, sophisticated and stylish are all perfect words that can be used to describe these antique earrings. Stock# ES8221 Circa: 1890 $950
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Antique pique drop earrings dating from the 1880’s
Antique pique jewellery is becoming increasingly hard to find today, especially earrings and especially ones that are both in great condition such as these very attractive antique pique drop earrings dating from the 1880's Click here to read a brief article on pique jewellery: https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/history-of-pique-jewellery/ With such a beautiful design, these antique pique earrings date from the 1880’s and measure 49.6mm in length or 62.3mm to the very top of the 18 carat yellow gold shepherd hooks, by 12.9mm wide at the widest section. With such beautiful detail in the gold and silver work, these earrings are so comfortable and easy to wear during the day and will continue to look fabulous in the evening. Antique pique jewellery is like no other, and these pique earrings from the Victorian era are just divine. Stock# ES8197 Circa: 1880 $2,200
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15ct antique earrings from the Victorian era
Here are a divine pair of 15ct antique earrings from the Victorian era that are the perfect length to wear anytime of the day or night and always look and feel so elegant. Dating from the 1880's, each earrings measures 28.7 from top to bottom by 14.5mm wide and had the most beautiful design to them. The detail in each earring is so beautiful to admire with the leaf design set among the elegant flowing style. With a gorgeous rich yellow gold colour, they are fitted on lovely secure shepherd hooks and sit perfectly on the ear. These are such a fine pair of antique earrings, and ones that will surely always love to be worn for any occasion. Stock# ES8021 Circa: 1880 $1,800
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Antique sterling silver drop earrings made in 1883
Perfect for day or night, these antique sterling silver drop earrings made in 1883 will suit any occasion and always be admired. Measuring an elegant 24.8mm in length by 15mm wide, the earrings are fitted on shepherd hooks to sit just under the lobe. With a hand engraved flower on each earring and a wonderful surrounding pattern, these are such an elegant pair of antique earrings that look as beautiful today as when they were made over 130 years ago. Stock #ES6498 Hallmarked: Birmingham 1883 $950
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Antique sterling silver earrings from the Victorian era
Perfect for day or night, these antique sterling silver earrings from the Victorian era sit perfectly below the earlobe and feel so comfortable to wear day or night. Each earring measures 17.5mm in diameter and fitted on shepherd hooks that are nice and long and therefore very secure to stay without concern for them falling out. With a lovely hand engraved section in the middle, these earrings would date from the late-1800's and typical of the work produced during this time. So elegant and refined, these are a lovely pair of antique sterling silver earrings that are perfect for any occasion. Stock# ES6495 Circa: 1890 $750
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Antique Whitby jet and painted porcelain drop earrings
Whitby jet is actually the fossilized remains of a tree and has been used in jewellery as early as 10,000 BC and even thought it was also popular in Roman times, it was the Victorian era of the 1800's when it was most popular, and here are a pair of antique Whitby jet and painted porcelain drop earrings. With the addition of the romantic scene on each earring of a young girl tenderly stroking a doe, these earrings are as beautiful as they are romantic. The Whitby jet has that wonderful dense black colour, indeed this is where the term "jet black" originated from, and with the centre section with the scene suspended apart from the outer rim, this also adds not only a point of difference to many other Whitby jet earrings, but a lovely fluid movement to them. Each earring measures 72.2mm from the bottom to the very top of the sterling silver shepherd hooks, or 58mm to the top of the Whitby jet where the hook is attached by 31mm wide, the size of these earrings is just magnificent and are destined to always be admired and commented on. With the beautiful lustre from the Whitby jet combined with those gorgeous panels of the girl and the doe, there is little doubt that these earrings will always be loved and cherished. Stock# ES2052 Circa: 1880 $3,750
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15ct rose gold antique drop earrings from the Victorian era
So stylish and elegant, these 15ct rose gold antique drop earrings from the Victorian era are perfect for the day and will look divine during the night. Dating from the 1870's, these antique earrings have all the charm and character of the mid-Victorian period. With a beautiful Etruscan design to them, there were made in 15ct rose gold. 15ct gold was only used for a relatively brief period from 1854 to 1931, and the colour in this 15ct rose gold has such a lovely warm tone to it. These earrings sit perfectly on the ear and measure 44.3mm from the bottom to the very top of the shepherd hook by 17.1mm across at its widest section. Antique earrings are becoming so hard to find in good condition, and these are still wonderful nearly 150 years later. Stock # ES6169 Circa: 1870 $4,200 (On hold MK)