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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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 $Sold.
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 $Sold Click here to see more antique pique jewellery: https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/product-category/antique/pique-jewellery-antique/
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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