Buttercups

Delicate Antique Stud Earrings with Modern Diamonds in Red Gold, c. 1890 & Later


€ 1,290.00 *
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Delicate Antique Stud Earrings with Modern Diamonds in Red Gold, c. 1890 & Later
Delicate Antique Stud Earrings with Modern Diamonds in Red Gold, c. 1890 & Later
Description
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These ear studs in warm, shimmering red gold are set with two modern brilliant-cut diamonds. The ear studs are significantly older; they date back to the late 19th century and are made from the warm red gold that was typical at the time. Their shape is reminiscent of small flowers, and this type of setting is appropriately called a "buttercup setting". A comparison with contemporary catalogs leads us to assume that the pair was created around 1890, see for example the catalog for 1889 by L. J. Flowers from Salem, Massachusetts, the Busiest House of America, see here. In later times, the pair was then imported into what was then Austria-Hungary; it bears an import mark from the Linz inspection authority. Finally, modern diamonds were set in the graduated 20th century, replacing older stones. The diamonds together weigh more than half a carat. They have a slightly warm tinted color and show bright inclusions, many of which are reflected in their interior. We discovered the earrings here in Berlin. The stud earrings have a screw fastener on the back, making them virtually impossible to lose!
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Delicate Antique Stud Earrings with Modern Diamonds in Red Gold, c. 1890 & Later
Buttercups
€ 1,290.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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