Inspired by the archeological finds from the ancient world, these antique earrings were made in the Archeological Revival Period circa 1860 – 1880. These glorious earrings appear to have a particularly Etruscan influence. They are beyond amazing, easily the most incredible earrings from this period I’ve ever had the pleasure to offer. I’ve never seen anything to match them.
The centrepiece of each earring is a large three dimensional flower with two rows of delicate petals. Is it a lotus? A sunflower? An exotic bloom that no longer exists? Every surface of the flower is covered in intricate detail and texture. Each flower is housed in a saucer of gold, with bauble embellishments around the perimeter and sides.
The saucers are attached by a hook and loop fitting to a three dimensional sphere of gold, covered in baubles of gold. The long shepherd’s hook earwires are affixed to the spheres.
These earrings are absolutely timeless investment pieces you can wear every day. I admit to being more than a smidge jealous of whomever takes them home (but can we be friends? You have -great- taste!).
Manufacture:
Entirely handmade. The earrings are modelled in 18ct gold with 16ct gold earwires. There are no hallmarks, which is common in jewels from this period, but they have XRF tested to confirm the gold content.
The earrings have a drop of 35.9mm.
The bottom medallion measures 15.85mm in diameter x 4.35mm deep.
Weighs 8.51 grams (pair).
Condition:
In excellent all original condition. Ready for immediate wear.
Circa 1870 these astonishingly detailed earrings were inspired by jewels found in archeological discoveries unearthed from the ancient world. Modelled in in 18ct gold with astonishing detail and 16ct gold earwires. Unmarked, but the gold content has been verified by XRF test.
The earrings have a drop of 35.9mm.
The bottom medallion measures 15.85mm in diameter x 4.35mm deep.
Weighs 8.51 grams (pair)
