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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 (On hold MK)
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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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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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Antique moonstone and diamond earrings
Antique jewellery so often has such a unique style and appeal to them, and here are a magnificent pair of antique moonstone and diamond earrings that look sensational on the ear and are sure to be admired. So distinct and destined to always be appreciated for their beauty and craftsmanship, these earrings were made in the late 1800's in 18ct yellow gold. The design of the earrings with the straight drop design make them look spectacular on the ear and this is only enhanced even further with the moonstone and diamonds. Good quality moonstone such as in these earrings have such an incredible look to them, and typical of fine quality antiques are the star of the show over the diamonds. The diamonds do add the right amount of sparkle and work so well to compliment and enhance both the design of the earrings and the moonstone and have a wonderful sparkle at night. The earrings measure 41.1mm from the bottom to the top of the long and secure shepherd hooks, or 36.1mm to the where the hooks attach to the earring, by 10mm wide and they hang beautifully from the earlobe. There is always something so special and unique about genuine antique earrings, and these antique moonstone and diamond earrings are just as spectacular as they are unique. Stock# ES7057 Circa: 1890 $4,200
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Rare antique garnet earrings with lockets on reverse side
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
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Antique drop earrings from the mid-Victorian era.
These antique drop earrings from the mid-Victorian era are nothing short of spectacular! Dating from the 1850's, the earrings were made in 15ct gold and have achieved the most wonderful patina over the years. The intricate design on each earring is just incredible and are destined to be admired from near and afar every single time that they are worn. Wearing these earrings will take you back to a time of romance and elegance and make you feel and walk like royalty. With lovely long shepherd hooks, each earring measures an incredible 7.3cm from the top of the hook to the bottom by 1.6cm wide at its widest section. There is something magical about these earrings, from the design, the colour of the gold to the fabulous length, these antique earrings are just spectacular and will have any woman walking tall with these on. Stock# ES6162 Circa: 1855 $6,750 .
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Antique amethyst earrings from the Victorian era.
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 $2,850.00
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