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ANTIQUE #SA1169118

Victorian Turquoise Enamel Gilt Star Earrings

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: The Earring Curator

Richly coloured Victorian earrings in gilded metal and beautiful turquoise blue enamel topped with tiny gleaming split pearls.
 
Around 1880 many gold treasures dating back to the ancient Etruscan era (700-300 BC) were being discovered in Italian tombs, leading to the emergence of the Etruscan Revival as Victorian jewellers sought to recreate the style. Craftsmen employed considerable skill to make finely detailed pieces using multiple gold working techniques such as granulation, cannetille and filigree.
 
• Condition: Excellent antique condition.
 
• Fixing: Original ear wires, supplied with tiny silicon ''keepers'' to pop on the ends for additional security.
 
• Stamps/hallmarks: None.
 
• Era: Victorian, c.1860s.
 
• Size: 3.7cm from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the pendant. The oval sections measure 2.2 x 1.8cm.
 
• Weight: 10.1g.
 
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Antique SA1169118 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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The Earring Curator
All things earrings
East Sussex
United Kingdom
Tel: 07818 417935
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD