Antique Victorian Natural Pearl Gold Chandelier Earrings

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...

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...

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 pair of exquisite antique 19th-century night-and-day convertible chandelier earrings, featuring natural pearls and old-cut diamonds in silver and yellow gold. Each earring is desig...

An impressive pair of antique Victorian seed pearl and 15k yellow gold, 9k yellow gold and platinum set drop earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. These fine and impressive antique pearl earrings...

These dangling earrings showcase a delightful floral motif crafted from yellow gold frames. At the top, charming round white pearls in a gold ribbon shape enhances the overall aesthe...

Victorian Revival Gold and Pearl Earrings from the 1960's. Designed as triple hoops set with miniature cultured pearls. All hoops swing independently of eac...