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Victorian era antique double drop pique earrings
Pique jewellery is unto itself and is when gold or silver or even both materials are inlayed into another material, commonly tortoiseshell, and here is a magnificent pair of Victorian era antique double drop pique earrings.
With such a wonderful geometric design to it, these earrings sit so well on the ear lobe and will no doubt continually be admired. Measuring 51.5mm from the bottom to the very top, these earrings have the magical way to make any woman walk tall with such a wonderful graceful elegance.
Perfect for any occasion, these antique pique earrings are just divine.
Stock# ES7798
Circa: 1880
$3,150
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Victorian era antique double drop pique earrings
Pique jewellery is a lost art where tortoiseshell was inlayed with gold and silver in the most intricate designs such as can be seen here in these Victorian era antique double drop pique earrings.
Dating from the 1880's, the way that they were designed with two sections really adds to the elegance and sophistication and no matter day or night, there is little doubt that they will always be admired.
Measuring 25.7mm from the bottom of the lower ball to the top of the smaller one above, or 34.3mm to the top of the shepherd hook by 13mm wide for the lower one, these earrings sit so well on the ear and are comfortable enough to wear all the time day or night.
Pique jewellery is unto itself, and these antique pique earrings are just wonderful to wear and be admired.
Stock# ES7753
Circa: 1880
$2,750
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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
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15ct gold antique Victorian era earrings
These 15ct gold antique Victorian era earrings have such an elegant look to them, that will keep them being admired no matter where or when they are worn.
Measuring 39.5mm from the bottom to the very top of the shepherd hook, this makes them practical and comfortable to wear during the day and well into the night.
Made in 15ct gold, the colour of the gold has achieved that wonderful patina that is so sought after and with a design that is so intricate, will always make them stand out so well.
Antique earrings always seem to have that something extra and special about them, and these Victorian era antique earrings are certainly no exception.
Stock# ES3809
Circa: 1880
$1,850
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A demi-parure is a matching suite of jewellery such as a necklace and brooch, or in this case it is a magnificent demi-parure of an antique bangle, earrings and a pendant that converts to a brooch.
Beautifully hand made in 18ct yellow gold and silver in France in the late 1800’s, silver was used on the top as it was known that setting the diamonds in yellow gold could reflect the yellow into the diamonds. During the time that this demi-parure was made, white gold was not yet invented and platinum, although already discovered, was not used in jewellery until the early 1900’s.
Each piece in the suite is as beautiful as the next and to describe it well, they have to be explained piece by piece.
To start with, the bangle.
Measuring a lovely 21.2mm wide, this is one antique diamond bangle that will no doubt always be admired. Set with seventy five rose cut diamonds and one early brilliant cut diamond in the centre, the total diamond weight of the bangle comes to 1.06 carats. The design is so elegant that the diamonds make and the sparkle from the diamonds is just magnificent. The attention to detail shows what incredible craftsmanship went into making this and the other pieces all those years ago.
The earrings are also just as stunning to admire. With each earring set with twenty one rose cut diamonds and one early brilliant cut diamond, the total weight of diamonds is 0.60 carats. Fitted on lever back fittings that are lovely and secure, these earrings sit the perfect length under the earlobe to always be admired. Measuring 14.4mm across by 17.6mm from the bottom of the earring to the top of the hook, the size makes them so easy to wear during the day and dressed with the other pieces in this suite, will certainly stand out even more.
Then there is the brooch which can also be worn as a pendant, making this technically a four piece demi-parure. When it is worn as a brooch, the  top diamond set bail detaches from the brooch section. This allows it to be worn as a true brooch without the bail interfering or getting in the way. The brooch is set with sixty seven rose cut diamonds with an early brilliant cut diamond in the centre. The design of this brooch will certainly stand out and the diamonds in the brooch sparkle magnificently. There are a total of sixty seven rose cut diamonds and one early brilliant cut diamond that total 1.14 carats. With this amount of diamonds, it is no wonder it sparkles so well.
And then there is the bail that reattaches so easily when being worn as a pendant. In this section alone, there are an additional eight rose cut diamonds that total 0.06 carats and a pearl that adds an additional element of charm and character. The ingenious part about this brooch cum pendant, is that when it is now worn as a pendant, the brooch fitting unscrews to allow the pendant to sit true and flat against the chest.
With the brooch measuring 29.6mm in diameter and from the bottom on the brooch to the top of the bail now measuring 46.3mm, this section alone is so exquisite.
In total the diamonds come together to total an impressive 2.86 carats, that when all together will certainly add some incredible sparkle to any outfit.
To complete it all, this antique demi-parure is fitted in its original box that not only adds to the charm and character, but has such a wonderful tactile feel and texture to it.
Stock# ES7071
Circa: 1895
$17,500
$17,500.00
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Antique Victorian era amethyst and rose cut diamond earrings
These magnificent antique Victorian era amethyst and rose cut diamond earrings will make any woman feel like royalty and wear them with pride.
Dating from the 1880's, these antique earrings were made in 15ct gold and from the bottom to the very top measure a beautiful 5.8cm in length. Set in the centre is a round piece of amethyst and each earring is set with nine rose cut diamonds in the most attractive flower design. This flower design really adds so much charm and character to the earrings and shows just why antiques are as popular as ever.
With lever back fittings to allow the earrings to sit just below the ear lobe, these earrings will no doubt always be admired and commented on.
Stock# ES7326
Circa: 1880
$4,750
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Victorian era antique pique earrings
So elegant and refined, these Victorian era antique pique drop earrings are just so elegant and are destined to be admired from near or far.
Dating from the 1870's the detail in each earring is superb as is the condition of each earring allowing them to still be worn on a daily basis.
Piqué jewellery is a style of jewellery that is simply like no other and can never be reproduced today. Piqué (pronounced pee-kay) is a technique where the tortoiseshell was inlayed with gold or silver or sometimes both in a wonderful intricate style that combines so well in colour when set into the chocolate brown of the tortoiseshell.
( Click here for an article on pique jewellery: http://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/history-of-pique-jewellery/ )
The detail of the inlay is not just on the front as it goes all the way around and from the very top of the shepherd hook to the bottom, this distance measures a very elegant 5.3cm in length and are sure to be noticed and admired whether they are worn day or night.
These are such an elegant pair of antique pique earrings and are sure to be treasured and loved no matter the occasion or where they are worn.
Stock# ES7287
Circa: 1870
$2,700
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Demi parure brooch and earring set
A demi parure is the term given to a matching suite of jewellery such as can be seen here in this Victorian era demi parure brooch and earring set.
Dating from the 1880’s, this set was made in 15ct gold and each earring is set with a rose cut diamond and measures 18mm in diameter to 26mm to the top of the shepherd hooks. The brooch is set not only with a rose cut diamond but also a pearl and sapphire and also has the wonderful feature of a locket on the reverse side. Measuring 34mm in diameter, both the earrings and the brooch have the most wonderful design typical of this period.
Fitted in its original box, this is such a lovely antique demi parure that worn together, will really make such an elegant statement.
Stock# ES3692
Circa: 1880
$3,500
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Austro-Hungarian antique turquoise and diamond earrings
Made over 100 years ago come these Austro-Hungarian antique turquoise and diamond earrings that look as beautiful today as when they were made and sit so well on the earlobe.
Beautifully made in 14ct yellow gold in the 1890's, each earring is set with two pieces of turquoise and one diamond in the most elegant drop design that measures 45mm in length or 50.2mm to the top of the shepherd hooks, making them the most elegant length to wear and have them be admired.
The lyre shape with the wreath design alone is just so attractive, and combined with the elegance of the diamond and beautiful colour from the turquoise, all come together just perfectly.
These antique turquoise and diamond earrings are just so attractive and will always be loved and admired.
Stock# ES7174
Circa: 1890
$3,250
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Antique detachable garnet drop earrings.
Antique jewellery never ceases to amaze and impress us, and these incredible and rare antique detachable garnet drop earrings are the perfect example.
At full length, there is no denying that these earrings are just divine and will certainly stand out when they grace any woman's ears, but the fact the the two lower sections detach from the top section makes them even more incredible.
The earrings are made in 14ct yellow gold in three articulated sections and in total each earrings is set with five garnets that look so vibrant against the rich yellow gold.
From top to bottom the earrings measure 52mm or 60.8mm to the top of the shepherd hook by 18.8mm wide on the lowest section. And the to make these earrings not only more incredible but also so versatile, the lower two sections easily detach from the top section. This ingenious design makes these earrings so special and unique.
When detached, this top section now measures 14.4mm high or 22.5 to the top of the shepherd hook by 11.4mm wide making them so comfortable and easy to wear during the day.
And then of course as night falls, attach the other section and you have a pair of earrings that will certainly stand out.
These antique detachable garnet drop earrings are just so unique and spectacular and no matter how they are worn are sure to always be admired and appreciated for their beauty and elegance.
Stock# T329
Circa: 1880
$4,250
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Antique sapphire and diamond cluster earrings
Here are a very beautiful pair of antique sapphire and diamond cluster earrings that date from the Victorian period of the 1890's that look as elegant and beautiful today as when they were made all those years ago.
Beautifully hand made in 18ct yellow gold, in the centre of each earring is a very fine quality Ceylonese sapphire that has a lovely blue colour which is of course highlighted by being surrounded by diamonds.
The diamonds are the lovely European cut diamonds and they all have such a wonderful sparkle and brilliance to them and the sapphires total 0.56 carats in weight and the diamonds total 0.72 carats.
Fitted on lever back fittings which are very secure, the clusters measure 9.8mm across by 11.4mm or 16.5mm to the top of the fittings and these earrings sit beautifully under the lobe.
Destined to always be loved and admired, these antique sapphire and diamond earrings are so elegant and refined.
Stock# ES6677
Circa: 1890
$5,600
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