Pinchbeck Drop Earrings

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...

These Victorian day-to-night earrings swing and sway with a detachable coral tops that gracefully suspend a larger coral drop. These lovely ladies measure 1.5" long. C1880 Weight: 6...

This delightful and incredibly scarce Georgian demi-parure contains a matched suite of jewels, beautifully crafted in a bloomed 15k gold with glowing, foil backed almandine garnet c...

A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique 1.42 carat diamond, platinum and 15 karat yellow gold drop earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. These fine and impressive antique drop earrings have been crafted in platinum. Each earring is embellished with a suspended cluster design, ornamented to the center with an impressive feature bezel set 0.45Ct and 0.51Ct Old European round cut diamond. The cluster settings are each embellished with a further eight pavé set Dutch cut diamonds...

Antique Garnet Earrings 9ct Gold Circa 1820’s Pretty, Georgian drop earrings. Set with flat cut, natural garnets in contrasting colours. The ear wires are a later fitting. Meas...

This is very rare pair of early Antique Georgian - Victorian Dangle Drop Day Night Earrings in 18 Karat Gold with a stunning flower motif and a dramatic 2 1/2 inches long. These an...

A fabulous pair of antique Victorian pique (tortoiseshell) gold and silver inlaid earrings that can be dated to the height of their fashion circa 1880....

Fabulous bezel set three drop Lapis Lazuli earrings set in solid 18 karat gold. Handmade in ancient lost wax casting method. One of a kind.

These romantic mid-Victorian day-to-night earrings swing and sway with a detachable coral tops that gracefully suspend a larger coral drop. Hand fabricated in 18 karat gold, these lo...

Beautiful Georgian period Diamond drop earrings of lovely design Close back, hand crafted of solid 15 KT gold topped by silver – tested – 1790/1810 ca English origin Articulate to sw...

In very good condition. Total weight is 9.1 grams. Totally is diamond 2 ct. Acid tested to be 8k real gold. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.

Stuart Crystal silver and gold earrings, c. 1650, Georgian, (King George the Second). These Stuart Crystals, square cut with soft corners, are set in silver with gold wire -which we...