Antique Georgian Night and Day Earrings Pinchbeck in 18 Carat Gold Gilt

These antique earrings are light and delicate yet have presence and size when worn. The earrings are made of 18k gold and have exquisite cannetille work from about 1820. Cannetille...

A magnificent example of history, these long beautifully granulated chandelier earrings are set with amethysts from early c. 1790 and were made in the United Kingdom. They are light on the ear and completely original other than the shepherd hooks which are easier to insert rather than the back to front hooks.. Antique earrings are dear and rare to find in original condition, as many have lost the top section. These earrings superb quality, decorated with tiny orbs of gold ( granulation) applied on the long stem part. Father time knows how granulation adhered without glue or solder. The top and lowest section are engraved in repousse, the method of engraving where the gold sheet is pushed out into a design from the back creating volume and dimension. Floral designs cover the bottom inch of the earrings. The magical secret of Pinchbeck is that no expertise was spared in its creation, rather it took a master of alchemy and ingenuity to create the gold metal formula. Pinchbeck was that alchemist. He was a British Watchmaker. He concentrated on making the first fine gold metal that was not actually gold but became as valuable. He and his son were the only living to know the formula, a marvelous gold metal that never tarnishes, is a comfortable weight and is strong and durable. It became sought after by royalty and jewelry lovers throughout the world. Made only for a short period, it is valuable, desirable and precious. Later gold filled and gold plated jewelry does not match the beauty. Pinchbeck jewelry...

A gorgeous pair of antique Georgian day and night drop earrings with rose cut diamonds set in 18K yellow gold, and sterling silver! Dating to the late 1700's - early 1800's, this lov...

The rare, collectable metal, Pinchbeck, is setting for 18th century shell cameos of a male and female god and goddess. The earrings are all original...

Georgian to Treasure Marvellous and quite spectacular art work from the Georgian period are these long torpedo night/day earrings, authentic 1800 ca Magnificent Cannetille and granul...

These exquisite day and night earrings feature a small hoop connected to a beautiful detachable padlock shaped drop cluster, both grain set with fine round brilliant cut diamonds, mo...