Antique Pinchbeck Egyptian Revival Dangle Earrings

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Earrings with stunning Scarabs which are hand carved Carnelian gems. The Carnelians are beautifully carved on both sides. They are surrounded by a halo of...

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...

A grand pair of Antique Georgian drop earrings from the early 19th Century. Both feature beautiful floral metalwork wrapping around each...

The rare, collectable metal, Pinchbeck, is setting for 18th century shell cameos of a male and female god and goddess. The earrings are all original...

Victorian Archeological Revival Drop Dangle Earrings Rolled Gold 1.5 inch 1880s 5.9 gram Unmarked, Rolled Gold Hanging 1.5 inch One Seed Pearl ...

Vintage Victorian revival 14kt solid yellow gold dangle earrings with prong set opals .There are A large fiery small opals is surrounded by 7 small opals .Earrings are for pireced e...