Antique Georgian Berlin Iron and Onyx Earrings

Happy Birthday to these fabulous earrings that are 200 years old this year. Berlin Iron jewelry in excellent condition is rare, even in the museums of the world. The earrings are in ...

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...

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...

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...

Victorian Inspired Gothic Jet Black Natural Onyx 3D Raised Gilt deco 18Kt. White gold. 32 Grams. 2.48 Inch long 1.09 inch wide at lower dangle. $5500 Appraisal will accompany

A pair of late 19th century onyx and diamond pendant earrings. Super elegant! Each elongated onyx drop highlighted with a rose-cut di...

This is a magnificent pair of Diamond and Black Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Drop Earrings of a stunning two inches in length. These beautiful dangle drop earrings are fully articulate throughout. At the base is a spectacular pear shape Black Onyx drop which is adorned with Diamonds set in 18 Karat White Gold. The Onyx drops hang from graduated articulated sections each with diamond shape diamond...

This exquisite pair of earrings draws inspiration from the opulent Art Deco era, blending timeless elegance with modern craftsmanship. The tops of the earrings showcase two stunning ...