$2,450.00
Garnet topped doublets, or GTD's as they are colloquially known as, where first made in the mid-1800's, and is a technique where a thin sliver of garnet is fused to the top of a paste (coloured glass) stone. This was used to protect the paste from abrasion and is sometimes seen in jewellery from the Victorian era, such as these magnificent earrings.
Dating from the 1880's, these earrings were made in 15 carat gold and measure a very elegant 5.1cm in length, are set with four garnet topped doublets with a pearl in the centre.
Set into the most beautiful surround, they are finished with those gorgeous articulated tassels at the bottom that sway magically and will captivate the eye.
Fitted with lovely long and secure shepherd hooks, these are a divine pair of antique Victorian earrings.
Stock# C2226
Circa: 1880
$2,450
In stock
Antique garnet topped doublet earrings
Antique garnet topped doublet earrings made in the 1880's. These antique earrings were made in 15 carat gold.
Garnet topped doublets, or GTD's as they are also known as, where first invented in the mid-1800's and first published in 1869. It is a technique where a thin sliver of garnet is fused to the top of a paste (coloured glass) stone. This was used to protect the paste from abrasion.
At Kalmar Antiques in Sydney's historic Queen Victoria Building. For over thirty five years, Kalmar Antiques has been dealing in fine antique jewellery from the Georgian era right through to modern. Not only do we have a large range of antique engagement rings, but we can also repair your damaged or broken antique jewellery. Employing jewellers who can repair antiques with no evidence of having work done, our restoration of antique jewellery doesn't stop there. We also have two in-house watchmakers on site. We are an authorised OMEGA watch service centre.
At Kalmar Antiques, we employ jewellers who are able to correctly repair and restore your antique piece. We take pride in the work that we do, and offer an obligation-free quote for all repairs. As well as jewellery, we also have two watchmakers on-site and are an authorised OMEGA watch service centre. This allows us to be able to repair your Swiss watch such as Rolex, Omega, Cartier and Patek Philippe, all on-site without having to send it away.
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