Beautiful Earrings with Sapphires & Teardrop Pearls, from Our Workshop

Cleopatra's Banquet

Beautiful Earrings with Sapphires & Teardrop Pearls, from Our Workshop

€ 890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

Pearls have always been among the most coveted materials in the world of jewellery. Before the invention of pearl farming, their value was comparable only to that of the four major gemstones—ruby, emerald, diamond, and sapphire (in order of their former importance). Many stories and legends surround their origins and the magical powers attributed to them. Undoubtedly the most famous of these stories is the wager between Cleopatra and her lover Mark Antony, as recounted by the Roman historian Pliny. In it, the two sought to outdo one another in hosting the most lavish banquet of all time. Antony, expecting an opulent banquet, appeared before the pharaoh, who, however, served him nothing more than a cup of vinegar. Puzzled, the Roman looked at Cleopatra, who then removed one of her pearl earrings, dissolved it in the vinegar, and drank the contents. Cleopatra’s earrings were considered the most precious pearls the world had ever seen and were estimated to be worth the astronomical sum of 10 million sesterces. Just as she was about to sacrifice her second earring in the same way, she stopped Mark Antony and conceded defeat. We also see two teardrop-shaped pearls in this pair of earrings, which was crafted in our workshop using vintage elements. The pearls are suspended from two round white gold settings that hold two dark blue star-cut sapphires. Gold ear hooks, which our goldsmith added to the vintage settings dating from the mid-20th century, make the earrings wearable. An elegant pair crafted from beautiful materials.

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Cleopatra's Banquet

€ 890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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We want you to be 100% satisfied! For that reason, we examine, describe and photograph all of our jewellery with the utmost care.

You can rely on our years of experience in the trade and our expertise as a professional art historians for reviews of the antique jewellery. As a member of various trade organisations and the British Society of Jewellery Historians, we remain committed to the highest possible degree of accuracy. In our descriptions, we always also indicate any signs of age and defects and never hide them in our photos – this saves you from any unpleasant surprises when your package arrives.

Should you for some reason not be satisfied, please don’t hesitate to contact us so that we can find a solution together. In any case, you can return any article within one month and we will refund the full purchase price.

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