Antique Georgian 19th Century Catalan Diamond Earrings

Crescent moons, dragon flies and diamond forms make these earrings a geometric delight. They sparkle even with low light at night. All bits of steel were cut and polished by hand the...

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...

The diamonds are sparkling dewdrops throughout these lightweight, spiky, lacy Georgian earrings set with antique gems and punctuated with gold flowers. The flowers hold small diamond...

Magnificent French 18 kt chandelier earrings c. 1800 are featherweight, and of amazing workmanship with their enamel daisy, geometric lower design, cannetille coils and three small bells...

This is an exquisite pair of antique diamond drop earrings from the Georgian period. Each earring features an array of old cut diamonds set in silver and backed in gold which is typi...

A piece of eternity Enchanting pair of Georgian period Diamond chandelier earrings Rare in beauty, timeless treasure Set throughout by a selection of rose cut and old mine cut Diamon...

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...

A magnificent pair of Georgian era Rose Cut Diamond Girandole 'Chandelier' Earrings composed of 15k gold and silver. Featuring 106 Rose Cut diamonds ...