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Antique Stuart Crystal Silver and Gold Earrings, Georgian, c. 1650.
About the Item
Stuart Crystal silver and gold earrings, c. 1650, Georgian, (King George the Second). These Stuart Crystals, square cut with soft corners, are set in silver with gold wire -which were probably updated and replaced more than 125 years ago. The Crystals are held by multiple prongs which are in good condition -especially given the age of these earrings. Usually on pieces of this age, there is obvious repair and stabilization, sometimes - unfortunately, unsightly, especially on the prongs. Also, on another point relative to condition, it is important that there are no gaps between the crystals and the metal because getting moisture behind the crystals is undesirable as it is inevitable.
Under the flat topped crystal, with faceted sides, is the scepter which is made probably of gold (or a gold colored) thread, placed on a red background which gives off a red/pink hue. This red background usually fades with time.
Stuart Crystal jewelry was worn as a rememberance by sympathizers of King Charles 1, from the House of Stuart, convicted of treason and executed on January 30th, 1649.
These earrings are silver, approximately 800-900 purity. We have acid tested the silver to confirm this. The earring's shepard hooks are 15K, and again we have acid tested to confirm the gold purity. The earrings had originally a gold wash which can be still seen in places on the back of the earrings.
The crystals measure one half inch in length and slightly more than one half inch in width.
We have encountered over the many decades Stuart Crystal jewelry. These earrings are a fine, and especially in this condition, rare example of this highly collectible 17th century jewelry genre.
Please note our model is a medium to large size.
All items sold are accompanied by a detailed Statement of Value by our gemologist, as well as all original gemological documentation, if specified in the listing. As always, we guarantee all of pieces to be exactly as represented. Each piece of jewelry arrives in a finely gift-wrapped presentation box.
Over the decades of our stewardship as a small but exemplary purveyor of the jeweler's art, we have strived to offer a fine and authentic selection, in excellent condition, of collectible jewels from all highly sought time periods at competitive prices and even lower prices, if possible. In the process we have had the extraordinary good fortune of meeting remarkable people - some collectors, others just extremely interesting individuals who have taken the time and effort to examine their lives and select things that tend to make them smile, or admire, or just wonder at the exciting endlessly creative and nuanced panoply of jeweled artifacts.
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- Date of Manufacture:1675
- Condition:Replacements made: shepard's hooks. See description for details.
- Seller Location:Aspen, CO
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