Roman Revival 1850 Papal States Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold Swan Micro Mosaic

View Similar Items

Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold, and Hydrothermal Quartz

18kt Yellow gold Turquoise and Coral Earrings

HARAKH 18KT Yellow Gold Sunlight Huggie Earring

Antique French 18 Karat Dangling Earrings Roman Micro Mosaic Flower Bouquets

MODERNIST 1970 Convertible Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Coral & Onyx

18kt Gold Dangle Earrings Handmade

18kt Yellow Gold and Diamond Spiral Dangle Earrings

White Pearl, 18Kt Yellow Gold Drops Pendant Earrings

Kiai 18kt Gold and Silver Roman Coin Earrings with Diamonds

Giselle Collection Olivo Single Pendant Earring in 18kt Yellow Gold

Diamond & Emerald Empress Earrings in 18kt Gold

Late 19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic 18k Yellow Gold Chandelier Earrings

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 7

Roman Revival 1850 Papal States Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold Swan Micro Mosaic

$7,450List Priceper set

About the Item

Roman revival grand tour earrings with Swan. Beautiful historical piece created during the Victorian Grand Tour era, at the Papal States in Rome Italy, back in the 1850. This rare pair of dangle drop earrings was carefully crafted with Roman and Etruscan revival patterns in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats and embellished with six intricate panels made up in the micro-mosaic technique depicting a pair of Loving Swans and to little pigeons. They have dangling elements and are fitted at the reverse with posts for pierced ears and butterfly backs. The main gold parts are decorated with twisted wires and cylinders as connectors elements all finished with millegrain patterns. The micro mosaic is well executed, of Italian origin and made in Rome. Represent a white Swan in a lake and a little dove in a tree branch. It is made up with hundreds of tiny pieces, carved from natural hardstones, such; blue lapis lazuli, red coral, black onyx, green malachite, black onyx and cream nacre. The Swan, symbol of love Swans are present in many European fairy tales, symbolizing chastity (partly because of their white plumage), artistry, and beauty. On a related note, swans are associated with fidelity, loyalty in marriage, and monogamy, because they mate for life. In Greek art, beginning at least in the Archaic period, Aphrodite was sometimes depicted with a swan, a symbol of good health, music, divination, and grace. In Roman times, Latin poets, such as Ovid and Horace, also referred to the goddess in her chariot being drawn through the air by swans. Weight: 12.25 Grams, (7.85 Dwt). Measurements: 63 mm by 18 mm by 5 mm (2.48 x 0.71 x 0.20 Inches). Hallmarks: Unmarked, electronically tested for 18kt gold. History Behind This Piece Between the 1820 and 1890, ancient cities were discovered, such as Troy, Pompeii and Alexandria. Archaeological excavations in Egypt, Greece and Rome, discovered artistic pieces of these ancient cultures. These fabulous discoveries, stimulated cultural trips to these countries, popularly called "grand tour". Being the case that the enthusiast visitors bring back small objects, like souvenirs to be assembled into jewelry. The starting point of these trips were in the cities of Rome and Venice. this is why the craftsmen of these cities created small and interesting objects with ancient characteristics like this brooch. Revival jewelry The styles from the renaissance and Middle Ages, begun in the 1850’s, The Renaissance and Egyptian revivals were joined by a classical revival of Greek and Etruscan styles to conform a new aesthetic. As a result of the construction work on the Suez Canal in the mid-1860’s and the Egyptian excavations of Auguste Mariette and the resultant exhibit of Egyptian treasures at the exposition Universelle in 1867, a fascination for all things Egyptian and ancient cultures developed. Note: Many nineteenth-century jewelers, were inspired to create their own versions of these ancient pieces, hence “Etruscan Revival”, the most famous being the House of Castellani. Characteristics of Etruscan style jewelry include use of high karat gold and semi-precious stones like lapis, malachite and agates, and most distinguishingly, the use of intricate filigree and granulation. Collateral: They are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box. Condition: The overall condition of these earrings are very good. Beside the little normal wear, there is no problem to any parts. The little mosaic pieces are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity. INVENTORY REF: E111123AEAN/.2944

Creator:
Papal States Micro Mosaic
Metal:
Gold,18k Gold,Yellow Gold
Stone:
Carnelian,Coral,Lapis Lazuli,Onyx
Stone Cut:
Mixed Cut
Weight:
12.25 g
Dimensions:
Width: 0.71 in (18.04 mm)Depth: 0.2 in (5.08 mm)Length: 2.48 in (63 mm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Classical Roman
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1850-1859
Date of Manufacture:
1850
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of these earrings are very good. Beside the little normal wear, there is no problem to any parts. The little mosaic pieces are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition.
Seller Location:
Miami, FL
Reference Number:
Seller: E111123AEAN/.29441stDibs: LU2690221115662

More From This Seller

View All

ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1880 Victorian Scarab Micro Mosaic Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

An Etruscan revival scarab ring. This is an exceptional ring, created in Rome Italy during the Victorian (1840-1901) era, back in the 1880. The ring was masterfully crafted with Etr...

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gol...

ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1880 Victorian Scarab Micro Mosaic Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold

$5,198 Sale Price

20% Off

ROMAN REVIVAL 1880 Micro Mosaic Bangle Bracelet In Solid 19Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Roman revival grand tour bangle bracelet. This is a beautiful historical bangle bracelet, created during the Victorian-Grand Tour era, in Rome Italy between the 1870 and 1880. The r...

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Bangles

Materials

Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

ROMAN REVIVAL 1880 Micro Mosaic Bangle Bracelet In Solid 19Kt Yellow Gold

$19,500

ROMAN REVIVAL 1890 Victorian Micro Mosaic Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

A Roman revival pendant-brooch This is a antique pendant-brooch, created in Rome Italy during the Victorian (1840-1901) era, back in the 1890. The piece was masterfully crafted with...

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Classical Roman Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

ROMAN REVIVAL 1890 Victorian Micro Mosaic Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold

$1,960 Sale Price

20% Off

Free Shipping

BYZANTINE Revival 1850 Enameled Polychrome Cross In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Byzantine revival enameled Christian Cross Fabulous antique cross, created in Europe in the middle of the 19th century, circa 1850. This exceptional rare cross has been crafted with...

Category

Antique 1830s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

BYZANTINE Revival 1850 Enameled Polychrome Cross In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

$3,600 Sale Price

20% Off

Free Shipping

MODERNIST 1970 Convertible Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Coral & Onyx

Located in Miami, FL

Modernist convertible door knockers earrings. Fabulous dangle doorknockers earrings, created with modernist patterns back in the 1970. These colorful earrings has been crafted to be...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

MODERNIST 1970 Convertible Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Coral & Onyx

$5,588 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Rena Koopman Sculptural Convertible Drop Earrings in Frosted 18kT Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Convertible drop earrings designed by Rena Koopman. Beautiful one of a king artist studio pieces, created by the artist goldsmith Rena Koopman. These con...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Rena Koopman Sculptural Convertible Drop Earrings in Frosted 18kT Yellow Gold

$5,588 Sale Price

20% Off

Free Shipping

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold, and Hydrothermal Quartz

$1,181

Free Shipping

18kt Yellow gold Turquoise and Coral Earrings

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Set into 18kt yellow gold are 2 highly polished pinkish coral cabochons, 2 highly polished red coral cabochons, and 2 highly polished blue turquoise cabochons. This pair of earrings ...

Category

Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow gold Turquoise and Coral Earrings

$3,900

Free Shipping

Antique French 18 Karat Dangling Earrings Roman Micro Mosaic Flower Bouquets

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These elegant French dangling earrings are mounted in 18 karat gold settings decorated with twisted gold wire. The mounts are marked with french hallmarks for 18 karat.

Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique French 18 Karat Dangling Earrings Roman Micro Mosaic Flower Bouquets

$2,834

Free Shipping

HARAKH 18KT Yellow Gold Sunlight Huggie Earring

By Harakh

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by the journey of the sun’s rays traveling through space and time to brighten our world, these Huggie Earrings crafted in 18KT Yellow gold. An artisanal form of embroidery k...

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

HARAKH 18KT Yellow Gold Sunlight Huggie Earring

$1,600 Sale Price

20% Off

Free Shipping

18kt Gold Dangle Earrings Handmade

Located in New York, NY

Hand Made Dangle Earrings Measurements: 1.75 X 1.4 Inch Comfortable Loop Clip 15.8 grams / 18kt. Yellow Gold Earrings are gorgeous made

Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Gold Dangle Earrings Handmade

$1,200

Free Shipping

18kt Yellow Gold and Diamond Spiral Dangle Earrings

Located in Denver, CO

These dangle earrings handcrafted in 18kt yellow gold and darkened gold in a spiral design feature eighty-four round diamonds totaling approximately 1.20 carats. The earrings measure...

Category