Victorian 15ct Gold Almandine Garnet Etruscan Revival Earrings

Name: Victorian 15ct Gold Almandine Garnet Etruscan Revival Earrings
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA876873
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Corvidae Antique

Description

A gorgeous pair of opulent 15-carat gold earrings in High Victorian style with intricate engraving and swirling acanthus leaf shapes.

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 in England sought to recreate the style. Craftsmen employed considerable skill to make finely detailed pieces using multiple gold working techniques and typically employing high-carat gold and semi-precious stones.

Fifteen-carat gold pieces are not overly common (in the UK only really used between 1854 and 1932) and as this fineness was generally used in high quality pieces, it is attractive to collectors.

The earrings are in excellent antique condition, the apertures are a little jagged when seen from the reverse.

Size: 1.9cm wide x 3.6cm total drop. The stones measure 5 x 4mm. The ear wires are on the smallish side so if in doubt please ask!

Weight: 3.7g.

Please note antique boxes pictured are not included, your item will come in a new box.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

3.6cm (1.42")

Width

1.9cm (0.75")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA876873

Dealers Notes

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Description

A gorgeous pair of opulent 15-carat gold earrings in High Victorian style with intricate engraving and swirling acanthus leaf shapes.

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 in England sought to recreate the style.

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Craftsmen employed considerable skill to make finely detailed pieces using multiple gold working techniques and typically employing high-carat gold and semi-precious stones.

Corvidae Antique

fig 1. Victorian 15CT Gold Almandine Garnet Etruscan Revival Earrings — fig 1. Victorian 15ct Gold Almandine Garnet Etruscan Revival Earrings

Fifteen-carat gold pieces are not overly common (in the UK only really used between 1854 and 1932) and as this fineness was generally used in high quality pieces, it is attractive to collectors.

The earrings are in excellent antique condition, the apertures are a little jagged when seen from the reverse.