Chrysoberyl Drop Earrings

Antique 19th century chrysolite chrysoberyl amethyst quartz foliate pendant/brooch and drop earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back silver, Portuguese, late 1800s, in a fitted case. A popular design with collectors of Georgian and Victorian jewelry, here offered as a set of earrings and pendant/brooch. The earrings are composed by a circular surmount suspending an articulated pear-shape drop, both parts pave-set throughout with “chrysolite” chrysoberyl gemstones and a purple amethyst quartz gemstone to the center, fitted to reverse with a lever-back fitting. The brooch is composed by a similarly-designed surmount and drop, with the addition of a two foliate branches issuing from the center; this piece is fitted with a hinged pin and C-shape clasp fitting. Tested as silver, not marked. Dimensions: 7.7 x 7.6 cm (brooch); 5.1 x 2.2 cm (each earring). Gross weight: 45.59g (brooch); 27.2g (earrings). Both Portugal and Spain had colonies in South America. Brazil was a treasure trove of precious stones, yielding huge quantities of diamonds, topaz, aquamarine and chrysoberyl gems, which were made into jewelry back in Portugal. These gemstones were pieced together and pave-set to create suites of swagged and beribboned necklaces and earrings in floral and bow motifs. The colorful floral and bow jewelry...

Hoop earrings with removable charms handmade in Belgium by jewelry artist Joke Quick, in solid 18K white, Yellow and Rose gold and handmade the traditional way ( no casting or printing involved ). The hoop earrings are made in 18K White gold and are set with White DEGVVS brilliant-cut diamonds. Both charms are set with a Chrysoberyl centerstone and a Canary Yellow & Green Diamond Halo on Yellow gold, Intense Pink Spinels...

Extremely Rare Museum Quality Antique 18th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Pendeloque Pendant Earrings, Portugal, c. 1770, fitted in antique red leather case with golden decorative accents. Each earring is designed with a circular cluster surmount, leading to an openwork French bow a ribbon spacer link, suspending a pear-shaped pave cluster drop, the jewel set throughout with circular, oval, pear, cushion and calibré cut yellowish-green to greenish-yellow chrysoberyl gemstones closed-set in silver. Genuine and original 18th century chrysolite earrings of this style and design are exceedingly rare and highly collectible. Dimensions: 6.1 x 2.7 cm. Gross weight: 39.7g. Tested silver, not marked; partially restored lever-back fittings. For an identical pair of 18th century Portuguese chrysoberyl earrings, see “Oceanos - Ourivesaria Luso-Brasileira do Ciclo do Ouro e dos Diamantes N.43", Lisbon, Comissão Nacional para as Comemorações dos Descobrimentos Portugueses, 2000, page 47. For a similar pair of Portuguese Georgian chrysoberyl earrings...

Museum Quality Antique 18th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Pendeloque Pendant Earrings, Portugal, c. 1780. Each earring of an openwork design with a navette shape cluster top suspending a ribbon tied bow and hung with a flowerhead in tear-drop shaped frame, set throughout with circular, marquise, cushion and calibre cut chrysoberyl stones close-set in silver. For a similar pair of Portuguese Georgian chrysoberyl earrings...

Joon Han one-of-a-kind drop dangle aquamarine, chrysoberyl, blue sapphire and diamond earrings, handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. 2.2 inches or 55...

Rendered in silver over 14 karat yellow gold, these formal Victorian treasures offer genuine antique finery not found in modern creations. Brilliant and rose cut white diamonds creat...

Entirely handmade 22 karat gold hoop earrings with incredibly sparkly, fine oval chrysoberyl drops. Chrysoberyl is a rare gem that is both brilliant in color and extremely durable. The Chrysoberyl gems...