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Edwardian Red Agate Chain Drop Earrings in 9ct Gold
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Edwardian Red Agate Chain Drop Earrings in 9ct Gold

1900 - 1920
Description

Lovely antique earrings showcasing red-agate teardrops suspended from fine nine-carat gold chains and screw backs.

• Condition: Very good antique condition, with screws in good working order. There is some lovely natural red striping within the stones which can be seen when they are held up to the light, as well as a small dark speck below the surface.

• Fixing: Gold screw backs suitable for pierced or unpierced ears.

• Hallmarks/stamps: The screws are stamped S.S - possibly the London jeweller Samuel Smith, known to have worked in London from the late 1800s.

• Era: Estimated Edwardian (c.1901-1914).

• Size: 3.7cm total drop; the carnelians measure approximately 2.2 x 0.9cm.

• Weight: 4.8g.

Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these Edwardian Red Agate Earrings to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09639827
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Threaded screw-back fittings: non-pierced ear fastenings popular in the early decades of the century.
Translucent carnelian teardrops: natural banding and soft polish from period lapidary work.
Fine trace link chain: delicate suspension typical of turn-of-the-century drops.
Knurled thumb screws: classic mechanical details of the period.

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.

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SA1234261
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Description
Lovely antique earrings showcasing red-agate teardrops suspended from fine nine-carat gold chains and screw backs.

• Condition: Very good antique condition, with screws in good working order.

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There is some lovely natural red striping within the stones which can be seen when they are held up to the light, as well as a small dark speck below the surface.
The Earring Curator
fig 1. Pair of Edwardian 9ct gold screw-back earrings featuring delicate chains suspending polished teardrop-shaped red agate drops.
fig 1. Edwardian Red Agate Chain Drop Earrings in 9ct Gold

• Fixing: Gold screw backs suitable for pierced or unpierced ears.

• Hallmarks/stamps: The screws are stamped S.S - possibly the London jeweller Samuel Smith, known to have worked in London from the late 1800s.

• Era: Estimated Edwardian (c.1901-1914).

• Size: 3.7cm total drop; the carnelians measure approximately 2.2 x 0.9cm.

• Weight: 4.8g.

Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these Edwardian Red Agate Earrings to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09639827
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Threaded screw-back fittings: non-pierced ear fastenings popular in the early decades of the century.
Translucent carnelian teardrops: natural banding and soft polish from period lapidary work.
Fine trace link chain: delicate suspension typical of turn-of-the-century drops.
Knurled thumb screws: classic mechanical details of the period.

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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SA1234261
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Pair of Edwardian 9ct gold screw-back earrings featuring delicate chains suspending polished teardrop-shaped red agate drops.
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Archive I Pair of Edwardian 9ct gold screw-back earrings featuring delicate chains suspending polished teardrop-shaped red agate drops.

Edwardian Red Agate Chain Drop Earrings in 9ct Gold

Archive II Pair of Edwardian 9ct gold screw-back earrings featuring delicate chains suspending polished teardrop-shaped red agate drops. View II
Archive III Pair of Edwardian 9ct gold screw-back earrings featuring delicate chains suspending polished teardrop-shaped red agate drops. View III
Archive IV Pair of Edwardian 9ct gold screw-back earrings featuring delicate chains suspending polished teardrop-shaped red agate drops. View IV
Archive V Pair of Edwardian 9ct gold screw-back earrings featuring delicate chains suspending polished teardrop-shaped red agate drops. View V
Archive VI Pair of Edwardian 9ct gold screw-back earrings featuring delicate chains suspending polished teardrop-shaped red agate drops. View VI
Archive VII Pair of Edwardian 9ct gold screw-back earrings featuring delicate chains suspending polished teardrop-shaped red agate drops. View VII
Archive VIII Pair of Edwardian 9ct gold screw-back earrings featuring delicate chains suspending polished teardrop-shaped red agate drops. View VIII
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Pair of Edwardian 9ct gold screw-back earrings featuring delicate chains suspending polished teardrop-shaped red agate drops.
Edwardian Red Agate Chain Drop Earrings in 9CT Gold
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Pair of Edwardian 9ct gold screw-back earrings featuring delicate chains suspending polished teardrop-shaped red agate drops.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialRed Agate, 9ct Gold
  • ColourRed, Gold
  • MotifsTeardrop drops, Chain linkages, Screw-back fittings

These Edwardian earrings belong to the Edwardian period and take the form of drop earrings with screw-back fittings suitable for pierced or unpierced ears. The design incorporates polished teardrop-shaped red agate stones suspended from fine nine-carat gold chains connected to gold screw-back hardware. The visible details include screw mechanisms with threaded spindles and circular turn-screws, fine linked chains joining the findings to the drops, and smooth, polished stone drops exhibiting natural red striping and a small dark subsurface speck. The hardware carries stamps reading S.S on the screws, and the piece has a total drop length of 3.7cm with carnelians measuring approximately 2.2 by 0.9cm. In a contemporary setting, these earrings are worn as personal jewellery for daily use or special occasions, stored in a jewellery box or displayed on a dressing table tray when not in use.

FAQs

Edwardian drop earrings, produced between 1901 and 1910, typically feature delicate chain links, fluid motion, and polished gemstones or glass drops, reflecting light through subtle movement.

Jewellers during the Edwardian era frequently paired 9ct or 15ct yellow gold and platinum with hardstones like agate, carnelian, and quartz, often utilising screw-back mechanisms for unpierced ears.

Authentic Edwardian pieces often bear British hallmarks indicating gold purity and maker stamps, along with period construction features such as hand-assembled chains and early screw-back fittings.

Drop earrings provide a focal point for both formal evening wear and tailored daytime outfits, contrasting against modern neutral fabrics with warm gemstone hues.

Clean agate jewellery using a soft microfibre cloth and lukewarm water with mild soap, avoiding chemical cleansers or ultrasonic baths that could affect stone surfaces or solder joins.
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