Beautiful Antique Earrings in Gold and Black Enamel, Circa 1885

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Beautiful Antique Earrings in Gold and Black Enamel, Circa 1885

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In the 19th century, black was by no means merely a colour of mourning. Especially in the final decades of the century, it increasingly became a distinctly fashionable colour as well. Just how far this trend had gone is illustrated by a remark in the French fashion magazine „La Mode illustrée“ from 1880. Because black, gray, and purple dresses were so popular at the time, actual mourning attire had to distinguish itself from them through its simplicity and the absence of fashionable embellishments in order to avoid confusion. Black jewellery, too, had long since ceased to be worn exclusively as mourning jewellery. Particularly popular was the combination of deep black enamel and shiny gold, which created a striking contrast. A beautiful example of this fashion is this pair of drop earrings from around 1885. The earrings are made of gold and feature a curving, roughly diamond-shaped outline. Multiple stepped gold edges follow the gently curving contours and frame the fronts, which are adorned with black enamel. At the center of each earring is a finely crafted, blooming rose made of gold, whose delicate petals stand out strikingly against the dark background. A small, freely suspended gold bead forms the lower edge and lends the earrings a lively, dynamic movement with every gesture. The earrings are crafted from thin-walled gold and filled with resin on the inside, which provides the pieces with additional stability. We have fitted the earrings with 14-karat gold hooks, which are particularly hypoallergenic and easy to wear. With their elegant shapes and the charming contrast between black enamel and gold, they are characteristic pieces of jewellery from around 1885.

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€ 590.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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