Antique Georgian Garnet Forget-Me-Not Earrings

The many who appreciate the qualities of rock crystal will delight in these sterling set rock crystal earrings. An ovoid clear crystal is topped by a round garnet. The color combinat...

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...

Antique silver gold-backed earrings in the shape of flowers are set with one large old cut old mine diamond. Small diamonds decorate the leaves. The hooks are 14 karat gold. One larg...

This gorgeous pair of pyrope garnet and diamond earrings was crafted from solid 18k yellow and white gold. These earrings features a pair of beautiful, prong set, pear modified brill...