15 kt and Sterling, Gold and Diamond Flemish Chandelier Earrings c.1820

Set in gold and silver, rivers and crescents with antique foiled diamonds in the cascades of these graceful chandelier earrings from 1790 . These are d...

Petite Old Mine Diamonds in cushion shape dangle from their diamond tops. Every move makes the bottom stones articulate and shimmer. Made c. 1890, they were know as "dormeuse" or sleeper earrings for they are comfortable and of a size that one can sleep with when worn. At the century's turn, these were as popular with the well dressed woman as diamond stud earrings are today. The small diamonds at the top are 5 points each. The bottom stones are 39 points each making a total weight of 88 points. Of G color and VS clarity, just the right sparkle is achieved for daytime. The petite earrings...

Perfect Georgian Revival Diamond earrings are just the right length to wear day or night, blue genes to evening. The gold is 15kt. The country of origin is the United Kingdom. The di...

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 color ( 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 do not match the beauty. Pinchbeck jewelry...

A spectacular pair of diamond chandelier earrings dating to the early 19th century. Each earring features 122 rose cut diamonds of varying sizes (244 in total) in rub over and closed...

These expertly crafted dangles date to the late 1800s. They feature a cascade of four twinkling old mine cut diamonds and four tiny rose cut accents mounted in 14k gold. The diamond...

This exquisite pair of antique diamond earrings showcases the elegance of the Georgian era, circa 1810, with a timeless design that combines sophistication and understated beauty. Ea...

Pair of gorgeous Edwardian chandelier earrings, set in silver, with gold posts, backs and back layering. The earrings are set with approximately 6.50 carats in old mine cut diamonds,...