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Antique drop earrings set with red paste and pearls from the 1880’s
Perfect for day or night, these antique drop earrings set with red paste and pearls from the 1880's will always be the perfect pair of earrings to put on. Made in 14ct rose gold, each earring measures 14.6mm wide by 39.8mm and are fitted with lovely long and secure shepherd hook fittings. With such an elegant design, in each earring is a red paste stone with a pearl at the top. Paste was a form of coloured glass that has been used for centuries and add a subtle yet elegant feature to the earrings without taking away from the entire design. With a lovely tone coming from the rose gold combined with such a beautiful shape and design, these antique earrings are sure to always be loved. Stock# ES8022 Circa: 1880 $1,850
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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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Museum quality antique micromosaic earrings from the 1860’s
Here are a pair of museum quality antique micromosaic earrings from the 1860's that are just spectacular and destined for any lover of antique jewellery of exceptional quality. Micromosaic jewellery was made using incredibly small pieces of ceramics, glass or pebbles known as tesserae, and arranging the painstakingly over time into incredible works of art. There is such a difference between "tourist ware" minromosaic jewellery and ones such as these earrings which take micromosaic jewellery to a whole new level. Made in the mid-Victorian period of the 1860's, not only are these earrings is wonderful condition, but it is also a testament to the quality of artisans that went into making both the minromosaic panels as well as the earrings themselves. Set in 18ct yellow gold, each earring measures 20.2mm across at its widest section by 42.6mm from the bottom to the top. With the most delightful swan design in the centre, there is also a very attractive micromosaic section at the top. With incredible detail to the setting as well as the micromosaic sections, these are arguably one of the finest pair of micromosaic antique earrings around. Stock # ES7923 Circa: 1860 $12,200
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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 Click here to see more antique pique jewellery: https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/product-category/antique/pique-jewellery-antique/
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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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Demi parure antique bangle earrings pendant converts brooch
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
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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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