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Pair 18th Century Spanish Rose-Cut Diamond and 18 K Gold Earring - Wearable Art

$5,552.20per set
£4,130.27per set
€4,630per set
CA$7,602.86per set
A$8,453.34per set
CHF 4,413.87per set
MX$102,897.78per set
NOK 56,319.06per set
SEK 52,768.27per set
DKK 35,245.63per set
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Pair 18th Century Spanish "Salmantinos" Rose-Cut Diamond and Gold Earrings. Gold and Diamond earrings, which are a variation on the Pendeloque drop, Circa 1760 - 1780. (Wearable Art - Museum Piece). Perfect length, they are in-keeping with the Spanish style. What started out as heavy on the lobe has evolved into much lighter and easy-to-wear styles, such as these version of thin gold sheet with repoussé, foliate patterns. There were also shell and scroll motifs, as well as Spanish cannetille work, which featured delicate lacy floral patterns crafted from gold wire. Hand made in 18k gold and diamonds. Original ear wires in a Lazo design, the Spanish word for bow, they are a variation on the pendeloque drop. When worn in the Spanish court, they would have been accompanied by a large ribbon shaped bodice ornament. Description: Materials Rose-cut diamonds, solid 18 Karat Gold (marked and tested). Workmanship origin: Spain, probably Cordoba. Marks: a lion sergeant, punched on the back, for solid Gold. The Iberian Peninsula produced outstanding jewels through the whole of the 18th century, Comprising a pair of earrings surmounted by a knot, early 18th Century. Gold and Rose-Cut Diamonds,approx.:1.10carats. Weight: 9.26 grams. Height: 43 mm. (1.70 inches USA). Width (at widest point): 24mm ( 1.00 inches USA) Total rose-cut Diamonds 26 (13 in each earring) *Identical pieces in the Victoria & Albert museum, inv. no. M.83-1913. Metropolitan Museum of Art (accession number 1980.343.24, 25.
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  • Weight:
    9.26 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 0.95 in (24 mm)Length: 1.7 in (43 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1770
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    OVIEDO, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 098/24 17th Century Spain Diamond Earrings1stDibs: LU2955222772352

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