Chrysoberyl Lever-Back Earrings

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...

This stylish pair of earrings from the renowned Neiman Marcus features an incredible 12.75 carats of lustrous Chrysoberyl "cat's-eye" cabochons set amid approximately 3.00 carats of sparkling round-cut diamonds. Set in 18K white gold Omega-backed posts in an elegant floral motif, these excellent and eye-catching gems allow light to both dance and glow in a delicate balance. Chrysoberyl cat's eyes are genuine rarities that are found only in a few deposits in the world. Regarded as a protective gemstone, the Chrysoberyl in its cat's eye form is seen as a particularly effective protective stone and talisman, and, on account of its golden tones, is often also associated with wealth. Known for its playfully extravagant Christmas catalog, Neiman Marcus has been one of the top names in luxury for over a century. Founded in 1907 when the owners passed on a chance to invest in the fledgling Coca-Cola Company, the company brought upscale women's fashion to the heart of Texas. This illustrious firm survived two devastating fires and the Great Depression to emerge as the first name in the finer things. Its beloved holiday catalog...