Peridot Drop Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Pre Owned

Stylish azurite drop earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold. Azurite measures 22mm x 12mm. The azurite is in very good condition and free of cracks or chips. With deep blues and vib...

Finely detailed pair of vintage tassel earrings, crafted in 14k yellow gold. Mediterranean red coral each measures 12mm x 10mm (estimated at ...

Fine detailed pair of oval hoop earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold. The stylish earrings feature an elaborate scrolled design with bead detailing. The hollow earrings offer a ligh...

Elegant pair of vintage carved jade buddha earrings (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. Jade measures 28mm x 18mm (lower) and 8mm (...

Elegant pair of estate stalactite & diamond drop earrings crafted in 14k rose gold. 12 diamonds total an estimated 0.06 carats (estimated at I color and SI2-I1 clarity). The stalac...

Finely detailed pair of estate mixed cut smoky topaz drop earrings crafted in 14k white gold. Smoky quartz in various shapes total an estimated 14 carats (in very good condition an...

Beautiful Drop Earrings each set with a Triangular facet cut Peridot suspending a Bar of Diamonds and a round facet cut two Citrine; hand made in 14k white gold; approx. total weight...

Beautiful and Stylish Retro Gold Earrings. Hand crafted in 18 Karat Rose Gold. Approx. 2.3" Long. Circa: 1940s. These earrings are in excellent condition and recently professionally ...

A delicate pair of Victorian rose cut diamond earrings, made of 14 karat gold. The earrings of drop dangling design, each feature two diamonds. The top one is a smaller, four-prong set stone. The dangling larger diamond is seven-prong set in a beautifully crafted open-work basket. The earrings’ closure is leverback. The backs of the diamonds are foil backed. The process of foiling was common in the Victorian era. Applying a layer of metal or other material on the back of a stone improved brightness and brilliance. Today this technique that requires skills and time to implement has been lost. Over time the foil-backed jewelry became rare and sought-after by collectors. These fabulous Victorian diamond drop stud earrings are classy, timeless, feminine and wearable. They are a great addition to your jewelry collection. These antique earrings feature four rose cut diamonds, approximately 4.0 carat total weight, O-P color, I1 clarity. The setting is made of 14 karat (tested) rose gold. The earrings measure 1” x ½” (2.5 x 1.1 cm) and weigh 4.4 grams. About Victorian Jewelry: Victorian jewelry is dated from 1837 to 1901. The era’s name was inherited from Queen Victoria who reigned during that time. Her significant input shaped the jewelry style of that time. To navigate in such a vast period, historians divide it into following parts: • The Early Victorian or Romantic • The Middle of Grand Victorian • The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Era Different materials, gemstones and techniques were popular specifically for each era. Some styles though remained in favor longer than during just one period. For instance, hair jewelry made its way through Romantic to Grand period. Snake and animal motifs were also in demand throughout the era. • Early Victorian jewelry As to the Queen influence, Romantic Period jewelry had well pronounced sentimental vibes. It was the time when young Queen Victoria was in love with her husband, Prince Albert. And the whole nation admired their relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of loved ones. After Albert’s passing in 1861, the Early Victorian Period ended, and The Grand era began. • Grand Victorian jewelry After the incandescent bulb invention in 1870s, diamond jewelry started thriving like never before. Diamonds, being placed under the electric light, revealed their dazzling nature and looked truly fascinating. Besides Victorian diamond jewelry...

Simply Beautiful! Turquoise, Black Agate and Diamond Gold Drop Earrings. Each earring has a Hand set Turquoise and Diamond top, suspending a teardrop Black Agate. Approx. length of e...

Simply Beautiful! Diamond Hearts Gold Dangle Earrings. Each earring features two facet-cut Amethyst inter-spaced with two round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Hand crafted in hand made 14k...

14K Yellow Gold Dangling Earrings with a fishhook back.