Spectacular Antique Chandelier Earrings

Circa 1870s, 18k, Iberian. Featuring long elegant lines jazzed with flirty movement, these chandelier earrings are vintage fashion at its antique best. Finely made in 18k gold and f...

Circa 1960s, 18k, by Gaston Lebo Pauly, Italy. At three inches long, these phenomenal earrings bring a Deco vibe to sixties fashion! Flirty movement adds to their appeal and color co...

An exceptional pair of estate chandelier earrings featuring two vivid-green certified Colombian emeralds, glittering fine-white diamonds, and two luminous cultured pearls. Large pear...

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...