By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
Rare Circa 1890s IMPERIAL RUSSIAN Faberge Diamond Green Guilloche Enamel 14k Rose Gold Egg Drop Earrings
The Fabergé egg earrings, which were created by imperial court jeweler Carl Fabergé's artisans in the late 19th to early 20th century, a unique and extremely rare a pair, featuring 14K Rose Gold, Diamonds & Green Guilloche Enamel Drops.
In 1886, Fabergé was given an annual commission by Czar Alexander III to produce eggs for the Imperial family. These eggs were intricately designed and crafted using materials such as gold, silver, enamel, precious stones, and semi-precious stones and they become a sensation. EVERYONE wanted them! Not only were these eggs made for the Russian nobility, but also for European elite and Fabergé's own shops.
These exquisite 1890s Russian Imperial Faberge earrings in 14k Rose Gold, crafted with very fine bright green guilloche enamel and old cut diamonds, capturing the timeless elegance of 19th century symbolism. In essence such eggs symbolize life, rebirth, and love. As such they can convey a coded, intimate, and loving message.. These earrings, a testament to Faberge's unparalleled artistry, not only showcase the beauty of the natural world but also carry the rich symbolism and history associated with this enduring icon.
Bows incrusted with 19 Diamonds on top (each earrings): 7- 1.90mm, 12-1.33mm and
4 Diamonds on the drops (each earrings): 1-2.25mm, 3-1.25mm. It's difficult to calculate the weight exactly, approx. 60ctw. Bright, glowing, everything you're looking for from antique diamonds
They have a European kidney bean wire back, extremely secure, the weight is 9.17grams, dimensions: 38mmx 14mm. Thickness 6.23mm
The hallmarks on this pair, such as "56" zolotniks ( 14k - 583 gold) tell us that they were made in Russia during the Imperial Period before the Communists revolted, which resulted in the Revolution of 1917. And the Maker's Mark BC in Cyrillic.
Comes with the original FABERGE jewelry box...
Category
1880s European Antique Russian Empire Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel