Victorian 1880 Etruscan Revival Classic Amphoras Drop Earrings 18 Kt Yellow Gold

Etruscan-Roman revival ear drops pendants. Magnificent oversized drop earrings, from the Victorian Era (1837-1901) circa 1880. These beautiful pair has been crafted with etruscan-roman revival patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish. The main elements are two conical amphorae with swan-shaped handles. These hang from two straight tensors attached to a round element simulating a shield. They are suited with hinged flexibles French hooks for pierced. These extraordinary ear pendants are made with extreme elegance and the design was made with soft and simple lines, without exaggerating with ornate decorative motifs, typical of the time. Weight: 40 Grams, (25.64 Dwt). Measurements: 83 mm by 27 mm (3.25 x 1.06 Inches). Swan, is the meaning of grace, beauty, love, trust, and loyalty. Swan symbolism is also linked to inner beauty and self-love. The swan is an emblem of feminine beauty and softness and has even had operas and ballets written about it. In Wagner’s 1848 opera, Lohengrin, the Swan recreates the romanticized tail of the Swan Knight, or the son of Percival, who travels on a boat pulled by Swans and rescues a Damsel in distress. Though he is the hero of the story, the Swans symbolize the journey to find purity, love and romance, even at personal sacrifice. Amphora, is a type of large jar originating from Greek and Etruscan pottery, widely used in the Roman Empire, characterized by being a tall fusiform-shaped vessel, with a narrow neck and two openwork handles on the sides of it, usually ending in a point to place it sunk in the sandy soil or on an upright. It was used by the ancient Greeks and Romans as the main means of transporting and storing grapes, olives, olive oil, cereals, fish...

Etruscan drop pair of earrings designed by Seidengang. A beautiful statement pair, created by the jewelry designer's SeidenGang. These drop earrings are part of the Etruscan revival collection, carefully crafted in solid rich yellow-green gold of 18 karats, with brushed, polished and textured finish. They are suited with posts for pierced ears (Removable) and French omega backs for fastening clips. Bezel set on top with a pair of oval cabochon cut (12 x 10 x 7.5 mm) of natural vivid reddish pink tourmalines with a total weight of 15.26 carats. Bezel set, with two round cabochon cut (3 x 3 x 2.5 mm) of green tourmalines, 0.50 carats. Each earring is composed by 4 graduated round elements, each one is separate by a movable bezel and set with 6 round brilliant cut diamond, 0.46 carats, F color, VS-2 clarity. They has a combined weight of 34.2 grams and a measurements of 51 mm by 23 mm (2 x 0.90 Inches) Each one are stamped with the maker's mark, the hallmark for the assay of the gold and signed, "SG 18 KT.". SeidenGang, was founded by Carol Seiden...

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...

These beautiful 14k Etruscan Revival Gold Drop Earrings are a testament to Victorian jewelry design. In good condition, they feature a classic yellow gold metal that adds elegance an...