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Gorgeous Victorian era antique pique drop earrings
Pique is where tortoiseshell was inlayed with gold and silver resulting in a truly fantastic type of jewellery that is not only like no other, but can never be reproduced today, and here are a pair of gorgeous Victorian era antique pique drop earrings that date from the 1870's. Click here to read a brief article on pique jewellery: https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/history-of-pique-jewellery/ These elegant earrings measure 45.3mm from the bottom to the top of the round piece at the top or 53.5mm to the very top of the shepherd hook. The design is so intricate and beautiful to admire as well as being very tactile and wonderful to touch. There really is nothing quite like pique jewellery and these earrings are a wonderful example that can so easily be worn all the time or for those special occasions. With the design carried around to the back as well, this shows just how much time and attention went into making these earrings, and no matter the time or occasion that these are being worn, there is little doubt that they will always be loved and admired. Stock# ES8660 Circa: 1870 $3,300
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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://www.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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Extremely rare antique pique ring made in the Victorian era
Here is an extremely rare antique pique ring made in the Victorian era that is not only made from a material that is impossible to remake today, but so incredibly hard to find made as a ring. Pique is tortoiseshell which has been inlayed with gold, silver or both and as can be seen here in this ring, it was inlayed in a wonderful geometric design that mirrors the triangular shape of the top. Click here to read an article on pique jewellery:Â https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/history-of-pique-jewellery/ Often pique jewellery is found in brooches and earrings, however rings are so incredibly hard to find, and even harder to find in good condition which this one is in. Dating from the 1870's, this is such a fabulous ring that will always be a talking point and conversation starter. The top section measures 27.5 across by 16.2mm high or 35mm from the bottom on the ring to the top, and is a size L 1/2 (US size 6) and being made in tortoiseshell can not be resized, making this as romantic as Cinderella's glass slipper. So beautiful and so unique, this is an antique ring that is truly like no other. Stock# ES8498 Circa: 1870 $2,350
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Antique pique drop earrings dating from the 1880’s
Antique pique jewellery is becoming increasingly hard to find today, especially earrings and especially ones that are both in great condition such as these very attractive antique pique drop earrings dating from the 1880's Click here to read a brief article on pique jewellery: https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/history-of-pique-jewellery/ With such a beautiful design, these antique pique earrings date from the 1880’s and measure 49.6mm in length or 62.3mm to the very top of the 18 carat yellow gold shepherd hooks, by 12.9mm wide at the widest section. With such beautiful detail in the gold and silver work, these earrings are so comfortable and easy to wear during the day and will continue to look fabulous in the evening. Antique pique jewellery is like no other, and these pique earrings from the Victorian era are just divine. Stock# ES8197 Circa: 1880 $2,200
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19th century Victorian era antique round pique brooch
Pique jewellery is a style and material that is unlike anything else, and here is a very lovely 19th century Victorian era antique round pique brooch. With a wonderful chocolate brown colour and highlighted with the most wonderful and intricate inlay of gold and silver, this pique brooch is in superb condition even after 140 years. Measuring 40mm in diameter, the beautiful colours and design of this brooch will certainly make it stand out no matter the colour of outfit that it is being worn on. Day or night, this is one brooch that will simply always fit right in. Antique pique jewellery is unlike any other and has a wonderful tactile feel to it and this one will no doubt always be admired every time that it is worn. Stock# T233 Circa: 1870 $925
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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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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://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/history-of-pique-jewellery/ Click here for a history on Mizpah jewellery: https://www.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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