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Antique multi sided pique drop earrings from the Victorian era
The detail in these antique pique drop earrings is just incredible and made even more amazing when you view them from every side.
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Dating from the late Victorian era of the 1890's, the earrings measure 61.9mm from the bottom to the very top of the shepherd hooks, and with their length combined with the lovely length and elegant shape, will certainly make these earrings stand out no matter the occasion or outfit that they are worn with.
Every side of the earrings have the most incredible design that is breathtaking and still in spectacular condition even well after a century has gone by since they were made.
Destined to make any woman walk tall and proud with these in her ear, these pique earrings are truly magnificent.
Stock# ET609
Circa: 1890
$4,250
$4,250.00
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Magnificent pair of antique pique earrings with a grape design
Here are a pair of truly magnificent antique pique earrings that not only look so beautiful on the ear, but the intricate detail also hides a secret meaning making them even more romantic and special and highlights why there is nothing quite like genuine antique jewellery.
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Dating from the 1870's these pique earrings measure 58.7m from the bottom to the very top of the shepherd hooks, and look spectacular on the ear. With a magnificent chocolate-brown colour that is highlighted by the most incredible gold and silver work, it is not just the detail that is exciting, rather it is the fact that the earrings are highlighted with a grape design on both earrings.
Grapes are believed to have been the forbidden fruit of the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden, and they have been said to signify fertility, sacrifice, hospitality, and charity. It as said that to dream of grapes foretold to the maiden that her husband will be cheerful and if the dreamer was in love, the grapes foretold of a speedy union, with much happiness in the marriage. It is because of this, grapes will often be seen in antique jewellery in not only Victorian jewellery, but even pieces much earlier.
Subtle yet exciting features such as this that is often found in antique jewellery is what makes them so exciting, and these earrings are certainly no exception. Not only will they always be admired for their beauty, but they will also make a wonderful and exciting talking point.
As beautiful today as when they were made over 150 years ago, these incredible earrings are a true testament to the wonder that is antique jewellery.
Stock# ET606
Circa: 1870
$4,400
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Victorian era antique pique drop earrings made in the 1870’s
There is nothing like pique jewellery and nothing quite like the incredible intricate detail that is quite often seen in them such as in these magnificent antique pique earrings that were made in the Victorian era.
Dating from the 1870's, the earrings measure a very elegant 58mm in length and will look superb day or night.
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With such an intricate design that is complimented by the angular shape of each earring with the lovely oval section at the top, these are a wonderful example of fine quality Victorian era jewellery that has remained in fashion all these years.
Stock# ET540
Circa: 1870
$2,400
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Antique triple hoop pique earrings dating from the 1870’s
Pique jewellery was the technique of inlaying tortoiseshell with extremely intricate and beautiful designs with gold and silver, and here are a very rare pair of antique pique earrings made with a triple hoop design.
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Dating from the 1870's, the incredible detail in the earrings is simply breathtaking and will amaze so many when they discover that they are over 150 years old and sill in superb condition. The workmanship is a true testament to the quality of jewellery made during this wonderful era, well before any modern equipment that is available today.
With each circular section able to move and sway independently, these earrings will be the perfect pair to wear to any occasion and always stand out from the crowd.
Measuring 24.8mm wide by 48.5mm to the very top of the shepherd hooks, these earrings are as beautiful today as when they were made.
Stock# ET605
Circa: 1870
$4,200
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18 carat gold antique coral drop earrings made in the 1880’s
Dating from the 1880's, these antique coral earrings are the right length and colour to be easily worn to any occasion or function and always look perfect.
Made in 18 carat yellow gold, each earring is set with four pieces of natural coral in the main drop, and one in the top. With all the coral having a perfect colour to them that is complimented perfectly by the yellow gold, all of this is further highlighted with the design of each having a lovely ball design around the edge.
Measuring 7.8mm wide by 36.6mm to the top of the long and secure shepherd hook, these earrings will certainly always look the part.
Stock# ET251
Circa: 1880
$2,750
$2,750.00
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Antique drop earrings made in the late Victorian era of the 1890’s
These earrings were made over 130 years ago, yet still look as modern and contemporary as any new earrings today, and combined with the elegant design will make these the perfect earrings to wear for any occasion.
Made in the late Victorian era of the 1890's in 9 carat rose gold, each earring is designed with an elegant smooth ball at the top, leading down to a partially facetted tear shaped drop that captures the light so well.
The colour of the gold has such a beautiful soft tone to it that will match perfectly with any outfit, and with each earring measuring 34.7 from the bottom to the top of the ball or 45.2mm to the very top of the shepherd hook, these earrings will certainly get the attention that they rightly deserve day or night.
These earrings are so elegant and stylish and many will be so impressed when they discover that these are from the 19th century and still as fashionable today as when they were made.
Stock# ET135
Circa: 1890
$2,500
$2,500.00
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Large antique mine cut diamond earrings set in new settings
The mine cut diamond is the first true brilliant cut diamond that was developed at the start of the 18th century. This wonderful cut has fifty eight facets like a modern round brilliant cut diamond, but different angles as weight retention was paramount when cutting diamonds all those years ago, and this often resulted in the mine cut diamond having a gorgeous squarish shape to them giving rise to the term “cushion cut diamonds”.
By far on of the most sought after cut of diamonds today, even though modern diamond houses in Antwerp and India are cutting modern mine cut diamonds, the diamonds set into these earrings are all genuine antique diamonds from a bygone era.
The diamonds measure 1.50 carats and 1.56 carats bringing the total to an impressive 3.06 carats and they are both L in colour and Vs and Si in clarity. Do not think for a moment that these diamonds look yellow as they face up so incredibly bright that they will have you instantly falling in love with them.
Set into a modern handmade platinum setting with handmade butterflies all made by our Master Jeweller, this setting really showcases the diamonds to their maximum and looks spectacular on the ear.
These earrings are just perfect and combine old and new and are destined to not always be admired every time that they are worn, but are sure to become a family heirloom.
Stock# NS526
$49,500
$49,500.00
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Antique earrings made in the 1880’s and set with pearls
These earrings were made in 18 carat gold in the 1880's and have such a regal look to them that will have them being admired from near of far every time that they are worn.
The design of the earrings is so attractive and give the earrings the impression of flowing as they sit perfectly on the ear. The colour of the gold has a wonderful warm tone to it that adds to the allure of them, and then each earring is set with six pearls running horizontally across the front, with an additional pearl set at the top just below the shepherd hook.
With a very elegant scroll work running vertically down the centre, the earrings measure 17.5mm across by 21.1mm to the top of the hooks, and the hooks themselves were made to safely and securely be set into a lower smaller hook at the back to prevent any chance of losing them.
These earrings are truly amazing and are destined to be the perfect pair of earrings to wear for that special occasion.
Stock# ET179
Circa: 1880
$2,100
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Antique demi parure made in the Victorian era of the 1870’s
A demi parure is the term given to a matching suite of jewellery such as this demi parure brooch and earring set that was made in the Victorian era in the 1870's.
So exquisite to admire from near or far, the brooch and earrings were made in 15 carat gold, with the the colour of the gold having such a beautiful warm glow to it that highlights the intricate detail on both the brooch and earrings.
The earrings measure 19.8mm across by 50.8mm or 55.7mm to the very top of the long and secure shepherd hooks and with the tassel sections swaying elegantly as you move, these will add such an alluring charm to an already stunning pair of earrings.
With the matching brooch that measures 42.3mm across by 68mm, it also has the tassel at the bottom, and like the earrings, there is a very elegant vertical section that is set with natural seed pearls and highlighted by a border of blue enamel.
The work on the gold section of all the pieces is truly amazing to admire and made all the more amazing when one considers the fact that this special suite was made 150 years ago.
Worn together or separately, there is no doubt that this suite of jewellery will always be admired and appreciated for the elegance and style that it exudes and will no doubt become a treasured family heirloom.
Stock# ES9840
Circa: 1870
$11,500
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Victorian era antique tortoiseshell drop earrings made in the 1890’s
The chocolate brown colour of the antique tortoiseshell earrings have such a wonderful depth to them and combined with the elegant design and length, this makes them the perfect pair of earrings to wear with any outfit and occasion.
Dating from the late Victorian period of the 1890's, each earring measures 63.6mm from the bottom to the top of the tortoiseshell or 74mm to the top of the 9 carat shepherd hooks. The triangular section at the bottom measures 11.4mm wide and the long main section with the beautifully detailed pierce work section measures 7.3,, wide.
These earrings have such an elegant sway and movement to them when being worn, and will look absolutely fabulous for any occasion.
Stock# ES8493
Circa: 1890
$1,850
$1,850.00
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Antique untreated Ceylonese sapphire and diamond earrings
The sapphires in these earrings are not only magnificent in both size and colour, but are also unheat treated Ceylonese sapphires making them even more special and amazing to admire.
For centuries it was known that if a sapphire or ruby was placed into a fire it will improve its colour and clarity, and although the technology in doing this has now changed, people have been heat treating sapphires and rubies ever since for this reason. This treatment is worldwide accepted as a normal treatment and not deceiving in any way and is accepted as a standard treatment for sapphires and rubies as it remains stable and does not damage the stone.
However it is much more exciting when the sapphires or rubies have not undergone any treatment and still display such a fantastic colour and transparency such as those that are set into these earrings. For centuries Ceylonese sapphires have been regarded as the best in the world, and these truly exemplify this.
Hand made in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum, the two sapphires total an impressive 3.75 carats and display such a magnificent royal blue colour. The colour of these sapphires is absolutely captivating and they have such an intense depth of colour that put these up there with some of the finest Ceylonese sapphires around.
Each earring is surrounded by ten European cut diamonds with the twenty diamonds coming together to total an impressive 2.80 carats. The diamonds highlight the sapphire perfectly and the sparkle emanating from them in just incredible and showcase that wonderful charm of antique diamonds that were cut by hand all those years ago.
Measuring 12.3mm across by 13.6mm, the earring are fitted with secure lever back fittings that allow each earring to sit perfectly on the ear.
As magnificent and exciting today as when they were made over a century ago, these are truly an exceptional pair of earrings that will always be admired and appreciated for their fine quality and design.
Stock# ES9718
Circa: 1910
$24,600
$24,600.00
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Gorgeous 1.33 carat antique mine cut diamond stud earrings
There is something so special about genuine antique cut diamonds and here are a very beautiful and elegant pair of antique diamonds that look absolutely stunning and are perfect for any occasion.
Each earring was hand made in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum and is set with a mine cut diamond. The mine cut diamond was first created at the start of the 1700's and is also affectionately called cushion cut diamonds, as even though they are cut round, the have a somewhat squarish shape resembling a cushion.
The two diamonds having a total weight of 1.33 carats, and have all the charm and character of being cut by hand so long ago.
Measuring 6.1mm in diameter, and with a setting as elegant as the diamonds themselves, these diamond stud earrings certainly have that something extra special about them.
Stock# ES9609
Circa: 1920
$9,850
$9,850.00
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