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What is a jewelry parure?

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What is a jewelry parure?
“Parure” is the French word for “set”, so the term jewelry parure means jewelry set. A set can include matching earrings, necklace, brooch and bracelet. Other accessories may also be included. Shop a collection of jewelry sets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Baroque Iberian (Spain) Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18Th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
This wealth of resources resulted in exquisite fine gem-set gold jewelry, parures of emeralds, necklaces, stomachers, rings, earrings, etc. were plentiful at the Court of Spain.
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Iberian Diamond Pendant/Brooch 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
This wealth of resources resulted in an exquisitely fine gem-set gold jewelry. Parures of emeralds, necklaces, stomachers, rings, earrings etc. were plentiful at the court of Spain.
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Antique 1850s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Total weight: 31.56 gr *Probably Colombia origin pending GIA certificate. Iberian Jewelry (Spanish and Portuguese Jewellery mostly and South France).
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Rare LEO DE VROOMEN 18K Yellow AMETHYST, CHRYSOPRASE and ENAMEL SUITE , ca. 1984
By Leo de Vroomen
Located in New York, NY
DE VROOMEN: HARMONY IN COLOUR AND FORM - Extraordinary Collectors Piece : Phenomenal jewelry Parure composed of buff-top Amethysts, Chrysoprase beads, Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold.
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Vintage 1980s Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Enamel

HattieCarnegie PostWWII Crystal GoldGiltMesh FlutedBalls Dangle Climber Earrings
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Chicago, IL
Hattie Carnegie (1886-1956)--one of the leading American entrepreneurs of made-to-order and ready-to-wear fashion for four decades--began producing costume-jewelry parures around WWI...
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Mid-20th Century American Baroque Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
This wealth of resources resulted in an exquisitely fine gem-set gold jewelry. Parures of emeralds, necklaces, stomachers, rings, earrings etc. were plentiful at the court of Spain.
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Antique 1860s Spanish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

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