Victorian Dramatic Repousse Bulb Pinchbeck Earrings

Exquisite hanging diamond earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! These incredible teardrop-shaped earrings are made of silver topped 18kt rosy yellow gold and are encrusted with a...

A gorgeous pair of jade and diamond earrings from the Victorian (1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold and sterling silver, these dramatic earrings feature approximately 1.30ctw of...

A wonderful pair of hanging coral earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold these beautiful earrings feature smoothly-polished and hand-carved salmon...

A very striking pair of two-tone gold earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! These dramatic earrings are crafted in 15kt yellow and rose gold and are quite substantial in size. A...

A stunning pair of vessel earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! These gorgeous earrings are crafted in sterling silver, which is unusual given their design and era. Each earring ...

Gorgeous gold earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Each earring is crafted in 14kt yellow gold and is beautifully decorated with delicate Etruscan wirework and beadwork. The ear...

Details: Fabulous pair of Antique Victorian 14K Gold Enamel Repousse Earrings from circa 1850-1860. These are truly stunning in person, with the glam...

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...

A pair of dramatic Victorian turquoise 14k yellow gold repousse pendant earrings likely made in the United States around 1880. The long dimensional ea...

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...

Early 19th Century Massive Earrings with high repousse scroll work with floriform embellishments. Lightweight and hollow openwork construction for these amazing, oversized period ear...

Dramatic YSL earrings in deep gunmetal finish with pâté de verre cabochons in peridot and olivine tones which are mirror backed. 4.75" x 1.75". 1990's Fra...