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Victorian Pique Tortoiseshell Earrings
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Victorian Pique Tortoiseshell Earrings

19th century
Sold by Mitaine
Sold 3 December 2025 · Mitaine
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Beautiful antique Victorian pique tortoiseshell earrings, inlaid with silver and gold, beautiful rare original double hooped style with silver hooks. In wonderful original condition about 3.5cms long.

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Mitaine has dated these Victorian Pique Earrings to the Victorian era.

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Beautiful antique Victorian pique tortoiseshell earrings, inlaid with silver and gold, beautiful rare original double hooped style with silver hooks. In wonderful original condition about 3.5cms long.
fig 1. A pair of antique Victorian drop earrings featuring concentric oval links made of tortoiseshell inlaid with intricate gold and silver pique wire patterns.
fig 1. Victorian Pique Tortoiseshell Earrings

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Date of Manufacture

Mitaine has dated these Victorian Pique Earrings to the Victorian era.

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A pair of antique Victorian drop earrings featuring concentric oval links made of tortoiseshell inlaid with intricate gold and silver pique wire patterns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of antique Victorian drop earrings featuring concentric oval links made of tortoiseshell inlaid with intricate gold and silver pique wire patterns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Pique Tortoiseshell Earrings

Archive II A pair of antique Victorian drop earrings featuring concentric oval links made of tortoiseshell inlaid with intricate gold and silver pique wire patterns. View II
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A pair of antique Victorian drop earrings featuring concentric oval links made of tortoiseshell inlaid with intricate gold and silver pique wire patterns.
Victorian Pique Tortoiseshell Earrings
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A pair of antique Victorian drop earrings featuring concentric oval links made of tortoiseshell inlaid with intricate gold and silver pique wire patterns.
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  • Object[Earrings]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Victorian]
  • Material[Tortoiseshell, Gold, Silver]
  • Colour[Amber, Gold]
  • MotifsPique inlay, Concentric ovals, Floral motifs

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Pique work is a decorative technique involving the inlay of precious metals, such as gold or silver, and mother-of-pearl into an organic base material like tortoiseshell or horn, which gained immense popularity during the Victorian era.

Traditional pique items utilise genuine marine turtle shell or synthetic horn substitutes inlaid with fine gold or silver wire and tiny stamped pique pins to form intricate floral or geometric motifs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut inlays where the metal pins sit flush with the organic base, often showing natural ageing, minor shrinkage cracks in the shell, and period-appropriate metal findings.

Antique earrings can be paired with contemporary minimalist outfits to allow the historic craftsmanship and rich texture of the inlaid materials to serve as a distinct focal point.

Organic materials like tortoiseshell require storage away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity to prevent warping, and should be cleaned only with a dry, soft microfibre cloth without harsh chemicals.
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