1820s Chandelier Earrings

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 ( 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 does 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...

Exuding timeless luxury, this radiant pair of chandelier earrings features an impressive array of round brilliant and briolette cut diamonds totaling 19.83 carats. The dazzling stone...

A fabulous pair of diamond chandelier earrings. 12.36 carats of high quality F/G color VS clarity diamonds s...

Antique 14k gold large earrings in leaf design made between 1907/1917.c imperial russian era with an estimate old mine cut diamonds weight of 2.50 carats and 22 grams earrings weight...

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

Circa 1880s, 14k, possibly Croatia. These wonderful earrings are all about playful flirty movement. Redolent of the folkloric style of the European Travelers, the look is vintage chi...

Circa 1900, 20k. These fabulous antique chandelier earrings are stylish and playful. Fine detail, texture, and flirty movement complete t...

Circa 1880s, 14k, Italy. These glamourous chandelier earrings feature elegant Baroque style and finely carved coral cameos. The look is one-of-a-kind antique chic underscored by fine detail and meticulous fabrication They are in excellent condition. Noted: possibly later tops; the posts are definitely a contemporary addition. Stone Details: "Today, when coral reefs are protected from harvest for their invaluable ecological role, the trade of old coral...

Circa 1820-80s, 22k+, India. These 19th-century high karat gold Mogul earrings have it all, superb details, dramatic length, warm patina, lovely rubies and a look that is glamorously everything Boho wanted to be when it grew up. Made in the late 1800s from Mogul elements circa's 1820, 1840 and 1880, a fashion mad genius must have conceived the design as they are simply one of the most fabulous pair of earrings I have ever seen! Very good condition. Remark: “When you look up Bohemian earrings...

Diamond 24K Gold-fused on Sterling Silver Chandelier Byzantine Coin Earrings by Kurtulan Jewellery of Istanbul, Turkey, approx 2" in length. Lovely, 24k...

Superb quality earrings designed with the flourish of garlands, have been made of foiled pastes in the manner of Georgian and Victorian earrings. From the...