Antique Earrings

Perfect for any lover of antique jewellery and so versatile to wear anytime of the day or night comes these very elegant antique 15ct gold Etruscan earrings. Dating from the 1860's, the hand carving in each earrings is just exquisite and so finely detailed and shows the quality of the craftsmanship that was achieved over 150 years ago. Each earring measures 20mm in diameter by 31.2mm from top to bottom and are set on lovely long and secure shepherd hooks. Even where the shepherd hooks attach to the circular section, this has been finished with a small trefoil design and surrounding the earrings are two woven gold threads that cross over each other so beautifully. So elegant, these antique Etruscan earrings are just divine.   Stock# ES3438 Circa: 1860 $2,450

Here are a piece of history that you can wear and enjoy and show off with pride, an amazing pair of Whitby jet and ammonite fossil earrings dating from the Victorian period of the 1880's. Ammonites were a sea creature related to the modern day octopus, squid and nautilus which it resembles closely, and living in the Jurassic and Cretaceous times over 240 to 60 million years ago, and are often found on the Yorkshire coast and formed as fossils the same time as the Whitby Jet. Whitby Jet is also a fossilized material, however in this case it is the remains of a tree called the Araucaria Tree also known as the Monkey Puzzle tree and is dense black, hence the term "Jet black", and sometimes when the two combine, you are able to polish and carve the Whitby Jet with the ammonite fossils in situ as can be seen here in these Victorian era earrings. With a gorgeous design that looks as modern today as when they were carved over 120 years ago, they have such a contemporary look and style to them. From the bottom to the top of the shepherd hook, this distance measures an elegant 6.8cm in length or 5.3cm from the bottom piece of Whitby jet to the top one by 2cm wide for the lower piece. These antique Whitby Jet and ammonite earrings really are just so incredible and such an amazing talking point and are as unique as the fossils themselves.   Stock# ES6250 Circa: 1880 $1,450

There is something so special about wearing a pair of antique earrings and here are some lovely antique earrings in 15ct gold from the Victorian era that are so comfortable to wear all the time. Made in the 1880's, these antique drop earrings have such a simple yet elegant design and measure 32.5mm from the bottom to the top of the shepherd hooks and 18.5mm wide at the widest part at the bottom The wire work on each of the earrings are so charming and really gives them so much character and the colour and length of the earrings really makes it so easy to wear these day or night. A lovely pair of antiques from the Victorian era that will always be treasured.   Stock# ES6426 Circa: 1880 $2,650

There is quite often something so unique and special with antique jewellery and these antique garnet earrings certainly have that something special. Dating from the Victorian era of the 1880's, these earrings were made in 15ct gold. 15ct was used as a British standard until 1931 making this alone something special about them. Each earring is set with a cabochon cut garnet which has a rich burgundy colour, and the setting around the garnet itself is so elegant and typical of Victorian era jewellery of this time. The colour of the garnet matches so well with the colour of the 15ct gold and from left to right they measure 14.9mm across and from the bottom to the top of the shepherd hook where it starts to curve over, this distance measures 31.4mm making these earrings the perfect length to wear all the time with pride. However ironically it is the reverse side that reveals something so unique and special about these earrings - on the back of each earring is a photo locket allowing a secret photo to be placed in each earring. It is this small but incredible feature that makes these earrings so spectacular and unique. Antique jewellery is always full of surprises, and these antique garnet earrings are so special and will become a real talking piece.   Stock# ES6168 Circa: 1880 $4,150    

These antique earrings are just magnificent and will make any woman wear her hair up to show these off with pride. Dating from the Victorian era of the 1870's, each earring is set with two amethysts amongst the most elegant design typical of this era. Made in 15ct gold, each earring measures 56mm from the bottom to the very top of the shepherd hook, or 45mm from the bottom of the earring to the top where the hooks join. At the centre of the lower drop, the distance across measures 15.2mm wide making these earrings really stand out. The colour of the gold is a lovely soft rose colour with a hint of yellow, and combined with the purple of the amethysts, combine beautifully to create a very elegant pair of antique earrings. In wonderful condition, these antique amethyst earrings are destined to always be admired and loved.   Stock# N413 Circa: 1870 $2,850 .

Made in the 1880's, these Victorian era earrings are so comfortable to wear all the time day or night and are destined to be admired. Made in 15ct gold, 15ct gold was used up until 1931 making 15ct gold quite unique in its own right. The earrings have the most charming work wound each one and measure 21.2mm across by 35mm from the bottom to the very top of the shepherd hook. The shepherd hooks themselves are nice and long making them secure on the ear. In the centre is a diamond to add that bit of scintillation without taking away from the beauty of the design on the earrings. Antique earrings not only feel lovely on the ear, they have an elegant look to them that adds to the charm of wearing a genuine pair of antique earrings. Stock# ES3121 Circa: 1880 (Victorian) $2,850