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Sterling silver Art Deco tassel drop earrings made in the 1930’s
Here are a gorgeous pair of sterling silver marcasite drop earrings that were made in the fabulous Art Deco era of the 1930's. Measuring a very elegant 52mm in length, the top section was made with a charming swirl design set with marcasites all around. A popular material during the Art Deco period as it catches the night light so wonderfully, there is no doubt that these earrings will always be admired. With a delicate sway to the foxtail link tassels, the foxtail link is such a fine tactile link that adds to the charm and character of the earrings. Fitted on secure long shepherd hooks, these earrings are perfect for any occasion. Stock# ES9030 Circa: 1930 $1,350
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Magnificent antique gold cased earrings from the Victorian era
Here are a fabulous pair of antique gold cased drop earrings that date from the Victorian era and looks spectacular on the ear and will no doubt always be admired every single time that they are worn. Gold cased jewellery is also known as rolled gold and was first invented in Birmingham England in 1785 and was the process of having a a thick sheet of gold that was then soldered to a sheet of brass then rolled out to a thin sheet that was subsequently used for making jewellery. Being very hard wearing and durable allowed it to also be engraved and this process should not be confused with gold plating which although it can be very built up in thick layers, is not as hard wearing as gold filled. These earrings measure 19.4mm across at the lower section by 48.8mm to the top of the shepherd hooks, and the inside sections are not only of a facetted design, but are also able to move independently from the outer section adding to the allure and charm of them. With such an incredible design to them, these earrings will be suitable for any occasion day or night and always be loved and admired. Stock# ES9427 Circa: 1880 $1,925
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Antique onyx drop earrings made in the Victorian era
Onyx is a natural material from the same family as agate, chalcedony and chrysoprase, and occurs naturally as dense black with a white “streak” running through the stone. Often this white band is either cut away and not used, or the onyx is dyed a complete black, however when the white is used in a carving, it highlights the beauty of the stone resulting in some wonderful designs such as in these antique drop earrings dating from the Victorian era of the 1880’s. Made in 15 carat gold, each earring is set with three round pieces of naturally banded onyx, with the largest one at the bottom, a medium sized one at the top and a charming small on in the centre set amongst a lovely knot design. Fitted on elegant shepherd hooks, the earrings measure 14.5mm across at the largest lower piece by 35.9mm to the top of the hooks. Perfect for any occasion, these antique earrings will no doubt always get the attention that they rightly deserve. Stock# ES9445 Circa: 1880 $3,800
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Antique diamond cluster earrings set with mine cut diamonds
Mine cut diamonds were first cut in the early 1700's and are sometimes called cushion cut diamonds thanks to their wonderful squaring shape somewhat resembling a cushion, and here are a stunning pair of antique diamond cluster earrings set with genuine antique mine cut diamonds. Made in 18 carat yellow gold, the centre diamonds total 0.62 carats and the surrounding diamonds in both earrings total 0.81 carats and all have not only such a wonderful sparkle to them, but also all the charm and character of being cut entirely by hand all those years ago. The main section of the earrings where the diamonds are set date from the 1870's and measure 7.6mm in diameter and have been fitted on newer 18 carat yellow gold shepherd hooks with lovely long and secure ends. Perfect for that special occasion, these earrings are as beautiful today as when they were made all those years ago. Stock# ES9468 Circa: 1870 $12,250
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Antique ruby and diamond cluster earrings made in the early 1900’s
Here are a magnificent pair of antique ruby and diamond earrings that are so elegant and sit so beautifully on the ear that they will no doubt always be loved and admired every time that they are worn, and will certainly make any woman who wears them feel so proud to have them sitting on her ear. Hand made in 18 carat yellow gold in the early 1900's, in each earring is a beautiful and vibrant natural ruby that displays not only such a wonderful red colour but also wonderful transparency that allows the light to enter each ruby and showcase them even more.The two rubes total 0.62 carats and each ruby is surrounded by twelve European cut diamonds with four single cut diamonds on the top. All of these diamonds come to 0.56 carats and highlight the ruby as well as the elegant design perfectly. Fitted with post and lever back fittings which are very secure, these antique ruby and diamond earrings are perfect for any occasion. Stock# ES7021 Circa: 1910 $8,900
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18 carat yellow gold antique pearl earrings made in the 1890’s
These antique earrings date from the late Victorian era of the 1890's and look as beautiful and elegant today as when they were made all those years ago. Made in 18 carat yellow gold, the gold itself has a wonderful rich colour to it that compliments the pearls perfectly. Measuring 10.1mm wide by 36.8mm in length, these earrings are so versatile in that they can easily be worn throughout the day and well into the evening for that special occasion and always look perfect. With such a beautiful design that is typical of the late Victorian era, they are set on lovely long and secure shepherd hooks, and no matter the occasion there is little doubt that they will always be admired. Stock# ES9038 Circa: 1890 $2,350
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Antique drop earrings made in the 1890’s and set with pearls
Here are a truly sensational pair of antique earrings that were made in the late Victorian period of the 1890's and look as fabulous today as when they were made. Still in sensational condition, these earrings were made in 15 carat gold in the most amazing design. With a delightful section at the top reminiscent of a flower and set with a pearl, leading to the centre section set with a pearl and highlighted with a border that was beautifully hand engraved, to the three drop sections below that sway majestically, these are a spectacular pair of antique earrings that will always look and feel incredible on the ear. Measuring 21.4m across by 49.1mm or 59.1mm to the top of the shepherd hooks, the shepherd hooks themselves incorporate an ingenious yet simple and easy to use locking system to secure them in place to make sure that they will never come off accidentally. With all the character and finesse of the finest quality of work, these antique earrings are as good as they come. Stock# U142 Circa: 1890 $4,250
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Antique pique earrings made in France in the 1880’s
Pique is the term given to jewellery that was made from tortoiseshell that was then inlayed with gold and silver, and here are a very beautiful pair of antique pique drop earrings that were made in France in the 1880’s and look as beautiful today as when they were made over 140 years ago. Click here to read a brief article on pique jewellery: https://kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/history-of-pique-jewellery/ The earring have such fine and intricate detail that will have you admiring them from near or far and the chocolate-brown colour stands out so beautifully against the rich golden-yellow colour of the gold itself. With a central section that sways independently to the rest of the earrings, each earring measures 14.4mm across by 40mm or 47.2mm to the top of the shepherd hooks which also bear French hallmarks. Still in wonderful condition and perfect for any occasion, these are such an elegant pair of genuine antique piece earrings that are as unique as they are beautiful. Stock# ES9037 Circa: 1880 $3,150
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15 carat gold antique garnet earrings made in the 1880’s
Made over 140 years ago, these are a fantastic example of Victorian era earrings that look as beautiful today as when they were made. Dating from the 1880's, these earrings were made in 15 carat gold which has achieved such a wonderful patina and are set with two rhodolite garnets in each earring. Garnets come in a wide variety of colours from the commonly found deep rich burgundy colour, to the orange spessartite garnets and the rare green demantoid garnets as well as a burgundy-purple colour as can be seen in these rhodolite garnets which look amazing. With such an elegant design, each earring measures 13.2mm across by 38.5mm from the bottom to the top of the shepherd hooks and have a beautiful fluid movement to them that sways romantically when worn. Perfect for that special occasion such as a wedding or a dinner, or simply because you wish to show them off, these earrings will no doubt always get the admiration that they deserve thanks to their design, style and elegance. Stock# ES9039 Circa: 1880 $3,950
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Very large and rare antique pique earrings from the 1880’s
Pique is the term given to jewellery that is made from tortoiseshell that was inlayed with gold and silver, and is unlike any jewellery and has such a wonderful chocolate-brown colour that is highlighted with the incredibly beautiful and detailed intricate work such as can be seen here in these earrings. Click here to read a brief article on pique jewellery: https://kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/history-of-pique-jewellery/ Each earring measures an impressive 33.9mm in diameter by 59.5mm from the bottom to the very top of the shepherd hook, which makes a statement on the ear, however being made in tortoiseshell they are incredibly light and comfortable to wear all the time. In magnificent condition even after 140 years have passed, these are some of the finest antique pique earrings that you will ever see. Stock# ES9013 Circa: 1880 $4,750
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Antique rhodolite garnet cluster earrings made in the 1880’s
These antique rhodolite garnet cluster earrings were made in the 1880's and are still in superb condition even after 140 years has passed since being made. Garnets come in a wide variety of colours from the commonly found deep rich burgundy colour, to the orange spessartite garnets and the rare green demantoid garnets as well as a burgundy-purple colour as can be seen in these rhodolite garnets. The colour is so beautiful to admire and also emphasises the beautiful design of the earrings. Made in 15 carat gold, each earring measures 17.5mm across by 29.7mm to the top section, or 36.4mm to the very top of the shepherd hooks. From the side you can see such a sculptured design that was beautifully hand engraved showing how much time and care went into making these earrings. These are a pair of truly fabulous antique earrings that will always be loved and admired every time they are worn. Stock# ES8869 Circa: 1880 $3,900
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Antique agate earrings made in the Victorian era of the 1870’s
The antique agate earrings were made in the Victorian era of the 1870's and are so elegant and refined and typical of this beautiful period. Made in 15 carat gold, each earring measures 14.8mm across by 51.6mm from the bottom to the top of the shepherd hooks. This size makes them perfect to be worn for any occasion, where they will no doubt always be admired and appreciated for their elegance and style. The agates are a lovely dark chocolate brown colour with the pair of naturally occurring white vertical lines running down the centre. This feature with the white stripes elevates the earrings further and the beautiful soft colour of the 15 carat gold compliments the agate even further. With the articulated tassels at the bottom further enhancing the design, these are a magnificent pair of antique earrings that will always be loved, appreciated and admired. Stock# ES8840 Circa: 1870 $4,800
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