Victorian Antique Floral Chandelier Diamond Earrings, 1850s

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Victorian Antique Floral Chandelier Diamond Earrings, 1850s

About the Item

In these Victorian chandelier earrings with an 18K red gold back, 44 rose cut diamonds set on foil drape down as a drizzling silver wisteria. With leafs and diamond buds growing from two suspending gold branches into every direction, the last five downwards degrading diamonds dangle by the littlest breeze and invigorate these jewels into living vines. Antique jewelry object group: earrings long hanging Condition: excellent condition Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel? Just send us your request and we’ll give you the direct link to the videoclip showing this treasure’s full splendour as no picture can. Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin. Style: Victorian Style specifics: We consider this to be of the Romantic Victorian Period. This period covers the coronation of Victoria as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, and her marriage to King Albert and their love, their devotion to their marriage and to their country are the sources of inspiration for this period. The jewels of this period are made of intricate carvings, special techniques where the enamel is subtly worked. These techniques allowed to give the jewel a certain opulence with less precious metal needed. As precious metals were really rare at that time. Highly favored (semi-) precious stones in this period are amethyst, coral, garnets, seed pearls and turquoises. The connotation is obviously sentimental, symbolic and romantic with reminiscent Gotic and/or Renaissance patterns and an abundant use of motifs like anchors, birds, branches, crosses, hearts and snakes. Period: ca. 1850 Source of inspiration: Mother Nature Theme: hanging flower Material: Silver on top and backed with 18K red gold. (touchstone tested) - See also: The silver on gold technique Silver on gold technique: This technique was very often used with jewelry containing diamonds because jewelers of that time believed that only a silver mounting could render the true beauty of a precious stone. They were also aware of the fact that silver jewelry often left black stains on clothing or skin, so they resolved the matter by coating the backs of the jewels in gold. Technique: The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality. Extra information: Most likely these earrings come from either a tiara or a big branch brooch and have somewhere in its history been skillfully transformed into earrings. Diamonds: 44 rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts. - All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting. - We have all diamonds screened by the IJGC-lab for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural! Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April. Hallmarks: No trace. Dimensions: height 8,20 cm (3,23 inch) Weight: 18,00 gram (11,57 dwt) Reference Nº: 16008-0046 - Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry - The jewelry on our pictures is NOT Photoshopped - Comes with certificate

Metal:
Gold,18k Gold,Rose Gold,Silver
Stone:
White Diamond,Diamond
Weight:
15.5 g
Style:
Victorian
Place of Origin:
Unknown
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1850
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Antwerp, BE
Reference Number:
Seller: 16008-00461stDibs: LU108114972821