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Antique Knoll & Pregizer Gold and Silver Opal and Paste Diamond Earrings
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Antique Knoll & Pregizer Gold and Silver Opal and Paste Diamond Earrings

1900 - 1920
Description

These pretty antique earrings bear the distinctive mark of the quality jewellers Knoll & Pregizer of Germany (described by one jewellery historian as "the Cartier of German costume jewellers”), which traded from 1887 until well into the 20th century. Their handcrafted pieces are constructed in exactly the same way as pieces of fine luxury jewellery and were often bought by women who would regularly also wear top-end designers such as Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier.

The earrings are made of 935 silver (935 has a higher pure silver content than 925 sterling) with solid nine-carat gold wires and set with an opal cabochon within a halo of sparkling paste "petals".

• Condition: Excellent antique condition.

• Hallmarks/stamps: Both earrings are stamped 9CT on the wires and marked 935 with the letters KP crossed in a shield on the back.

• Fixing: Nine-carat (375) gold wires, supplied with tiny silicone "keepers" to fix on the ends for security.

• Era: Estimated Edwardian-Art Deco (c.1901-1930).

• Size: Approximately 2 x 0.8cm.

• Weight: 1.9g.

Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these Antique Opal Drop Earrings to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09528975
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-125 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Makers mark KP in a shield: Knoll and Pregiser workshop mark.
Stamped 935 silver mark: Continental silver standard of the period.
Delicate millegrain edges on the settings: early twentieth-century decorative metalwork.
Open-backed collet settings: lets light pass through the opal cabochons.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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SA1218425
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Description
These pretty antique earrings bear the distinctive mark of the quality jewellers Knoll & Pregizer of Germany (described by one jewellery historian as "the Cartier of German costume jewellers”), which traded from 1887 until well into the 20th century. Their handcrafted pieces are constructed in exactly the same way as pieces of fine luxury jewellery and were often bought by women who would regularly also wear top-end designers such as Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier.
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The earrings are made of 935 silver (935 has a higher pure silver content than 925 sterling) with solid nine-carat gold wires and set with an opal cabochon within a halo of sparkling paste "petals".
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fig 1. A pair of antique silver drop earrings featuring central opals surrounded by sparkling paste stones in floral cluster settings.
fig 1. Antique Knoll & Pregizer Gold and Silver Opal and Paste Diamond Earrings

• Condition: Excellent antique condition.

• Hallmarks/stamps: Both earrings are stamped 9CT on the wires and marked 935 with the letters KP crossed in a shield on the back.

• Fixing: Nine-carat (375) gold wires, supplied with tiny silicone "keepers" to fix on the ends for security.

• Era: Estimated Edwardian-Art Deco (c.1901-1930).

• Size: Approximately 2 x 0.8cm.

• Weight: 1.9g.

Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these Antique Opal Drop Earrings to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09528975
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-125 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Makers mark KP in a shield: Knoll and Pregiser workshop mark.
Stamped 935 silver mark: Continental silver standard of the period.
Delicate millegrain edges on the settings: early twentieth-century decorative metalwork.
Open-backed collet settings: lets light pass through the opal cabochons.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218425
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Archive I A pair of antique silver drop earrings featuring central opals surrounded by sparkling paste stones in floral cluster settings.

Antique Knoll & Pregizer Gold and Silver Opal and Paste Diamond Earrings

Archive II A pair of antique silver drop earrings featuring central opals surrounded by sparkling paste stones in floral cluster settings. View II
Archive III A pair of antique silver drop earrings featuring central opals surrounded by sparkling paste stones in floral cluster settings. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique silver drop earrings featuring central opals surrounded by sparkling paste stones in floral cluster settings. View IV
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A pair of antique silver drop earrings featuring central opals surrounded by sparkling paste stones in floral cluster settings.
Antique Knoll & Pregizer Gold and Silver Opal and Paste Diamond Earrings
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A pair of antique silver drop earrings featuring central opals surrounded by sparkling paste stones in floral cluster settings.
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  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, Gold, Opal, Paste
  • ColourSilver and White
  • MotifsFlower cluster, Drop wire, Paste halo, Cabochon opal

These Edwardian drop earrings come housed in a hinged rectangular display box featuring a textured black exterior, a polished brass-tone front clasp, and a vibrant royal blue satin and velvet interior lining. The German pieces are fashioned from 935 silver with solid nine-carat gold wires, displaying central white cabochon opals encircled by sparkling paste diamond halos in flower cluster motifs. Stamped with maker marks and hallmarks on the reverse, the jewellery items measure approximately 2 cm by 0.8 cm and weigh 1.9 g. Suitable for evening wear or special occasions, these earrings provide a delicate touch of vintage glamour when worn. They attach securely to the earlobes using wire fixings accompanied by small silicone keepers for added safety. The accompanying velvet-lined box serves as an elegant presentation case for safekeeping on a dressing table or vanity when the accessories are not being worn.

FAQs

Founded in Pforzheim, Germany, in 1887, Knoll & Pregizer became renowned for manufacturing high-grade paste and silver jewellery throughout the Edwardian and Art Deco eras.

Antique paste jewellery typically features high-lead content glass stones hand-cut to mimic diamonds, mounted in sterling silver or silver with gold-washed backings.

Authentic items frequently feature the makers mark KP stamped onto the metal frame or wire alongside standard silver purity marks.

Arranging antique jewellery inside a velvet-lined tray or a glass presentation box incorporates historic decorative elements onto a modern vanity surface.

Avoid immersion in water or exposure to chemical solvents, as liquid can ruin the metallic foil backing under the paste stones; clean gently using a dry microfibre cloth.
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