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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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Antique double sided pique photo locket made in the 1880’s
Here is a very beautiful and very rare antique pique locket that dates from the 1880's. Click here to read a brief article on pique jewellery: What is pique jewellery? With its beautiful chocolate brown colour emphasized by the border of gold as well as the shield in the centre, this will suit so many different styles of chains as well as outfits to wear it with and will always be a wonderful talking point. Measuring 29.3mm across by 37.2mm or 45.2mm to the top of the locket, inside it can hold two photos to make it so much more special and personal. There is nothing quite like a locket around your neck with photos of people that you love, and nothing quite like pique jewellery. Stock# ES9068 Circa: 1880 $1,450
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Exceedingly rare antique pique bracelet from the 19th century
Here is an exceedingly rare antique pique bracelet from the 19th century that would not only be near on impossible to replace, but is true museum quality. Pique is tortoiseshell which has been inlayed with gold, silver or both as can be seen in this bracelet. Click here to read an article on pique jewellery:Â https://kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/history-of-pique-jewellery/ Due to the nature of material of pique, it obviously can never be reproduced, and as the years go by is becoming harder and harder to find good examples. And then there is the fact that this is a bracelet as opposed to earrings in which they are more often found. Even pique bangles are incredibly rare, however in over 30 years of dealing in antiques, this is the first pique bracelet that we have even come across. From end to end it measures 27cm and the links themselves measure 19.1mm and the wonderful ball at the end 23.5mm in diameter. This bracelet sits so well on the wrist and thanks to the chocolate brown colour and the gorgeous star designs, this is a truly spectacular bracelet. A bracelet as rare as this does not come by often, and if this looks and feels as good on your wrist as you would expect it to, then it is one not to let slip past. Stock# ES8661 Circa: 1880 $7,250
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Antique pique brooch from the 1870’s.
There is nothing quite like pique jewellery and one that simply can not be reproduced today thanks to the strict preservation of tortoises. Pique jewellery was common in the later part of the Georgian era right up to the end of the Victorian era of the 1890's and was made by inlaying tortoiseshell with gold and silver in such a fine and incredibly intricate design as can be seen here in this pique brooch. The circular brooch measures 28mm across and comes up into a point that measures 12.1mm and makes it really stand out on any outfit thanks to its height as well as fabulous inlay of gold and silver set into the chocolate brown on the tortoiseshell. In spectacular condition, this antique pique brooch looks and feels magnificent and is still captivating 140 years after being created. Stock# ES6176 Circa: 1870 $1,100
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Antique oval pique brooch from the 1800’s.
Piqué jewellery is a style of jewellery that is simply like no other. Piqué (pronounced pee-kay) is a technique where tortoiseshell was inlayed with gold or silver or sometimes both in a wonderful ingratiate style that combines so well in colour when set into the chocolate brown of the tortoiseshell. And here is a gorgeous Piqué brooch dating from the Victorian era of the 1870's and still in superb condition even well after 140 years.
The intricate design both in the centre and as a border is a real testament to the quality of craftsmanship that went into creating this. Measuring 3.6mm across by 2.8cm, it is also the perfect size to wear all the time day or night. Piqué jewellery truly is unlike anything else and this antique piqué brooch from the Victorian era is certainly no exception. Stock# ES3474 Circa: 1870 $1,150
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Antique pique Mizpah brooch
Here is an antique brooch that will appeal to so many people and collectors of antique jewellery and is so rare and unlike any that we have had before.
Firstly it is made in pique which is a form of jewellery that is made with tortoiseshell inlayed with gold and/or silver and always looks so good on any outfit thanks to the wonderful natural chocolate brown colouring. And then this is a Mizpah brooch which has its own collectors and is so steeped in history and wonderful in its own right, so to get an antique pique brooch combined with Mizpah jewellery makes this a very special piece. Click here for a history of pique jewellery: https://kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/history-of-pique-jewellery/ Click here for a history on Mizpah jewellery: https://kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/history-of-mizpah-jewellery/ Measuring 3.2cm in diameter, this pique Mizpah brooch dates from the Victorian era of the 1890's and will look good set onto any outfit. Antique jewellery is always so special, and this antique brooch is just spectacular and a wonderful piece of history. Stock# ES2177 Circa: 1890 $1,450
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Victorian pique drop earrings
For all of you pique jewellery lovers out there, here is a wonderful pair of Victorian era pique drop earrings in the form of a Maltese cross. Pique is the use of gold and silver inlayed into tortoiseshell and was very popular in the Georgian and Victorian times. These antique pique earrings are made in the shape of two Maltese crosses and measure 3.7cm from the very bottom to the top of the shepherd hooks by 2.1cm wide at the lower cross. There are reproduction antique jewellery around today, however due to tortoiseshell now being banned, there will never be reproduction pique jewellery making it so sought after, unique and special. A wonderful looking pair of earrings for day or night time wear. Stock # ES6241 Circa: 1880. $2,400
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