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Product code: ES8410 Categories: Sold Items, Sold earrings.Here are a pair of antique silver, rose and green gold earrings that were made in 1893 and are perfect for day or night.
Gold can be made in colours other than its natural bright yellow, such as rose or pink gold, and this is made by primarily adding copper to the gold when being alloyed resulting in the lovely warm tone to it. While not common today, modern green gold is made by adding silver to the gold, with the green colour is more a soft green-yellow colour. However during the late Victorian period of the 1890’s when these earrings were made, cadmium was added resulting in a stronger colour. While never a strong green such as yellow or white gold, the tone of green in antique pieces is more pronounced and used here highlights the leaves in the floral design perfectly.
The earrings measure 11.7mm wide by 16.9mm or 27.1mm to the top of the hooks. The original hooks were quite thin so we have replaced them with thicker and stronger sterling silver hooks.
With such an attractive design on the front, these are a fabulous pair of antique earrings that are perfect for any woman of any age.
Stock# ES8410
Hallmarked: Birmingham 1893
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Description
Antique silver, rose and green gold earrings made in 1893
Made in the Victorian era, it is made in silver and highlighted with both rose and green gold. Green gold was made during the late 1800’s by adding cadmium that was toxic for the jewellers when it was being alloyed. Safe to touch and wear now, it highlights “leaves” perfectly in antique jewellery such as this one. Made in the late Victorian era, it is perfect for day or night time wear and will always be admired for its elegance and design.
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