Delicate "Day and Night" Earrings with Amethysts & Diamonds, c. 1910

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Delicate "Day and Night" Earrings with Amethysts & Diamonds, c. 1910

€ 2,690.00 ^*

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Among the most sophisticated inventions of the Belle Époque are the so-called “day-and-night” earrings. They reflect the elegant lifestyle of the early 20th century, in which different occasions at different times of day called for women to wear pieces of jewellery appropriate to each occasion: During the day, only the precious diamond studs were worn, while for the evening, the long pendants could be attached in just a few simple steps. A single piece of jewellery could thus take on two completely different looks. This pair was crafted c. 1910. The design features a larger old-cut diamond in each earring, set in gold and platinum. Together, the two large stones weigh approximately 0.50 ct. Below them are additional, smaller diamonds, set in a flexible arrangement, and the elegant finish is provided by two faceted amethysts in a briolette cut, whose delicate lilac hue creates a charming contrast to the cool luster of the platinum. Here, on the caps of the amethysts, three additional diamonds are set—this time in rose cut diamonds. The gold and platinum earrings can be worn as long dangling earrings or as classic stud earrings. The loops used to attach the pendants to the stud earrings were likely added in a second step or replaced later. We were drawn to the understated elegance of the earrings and their practical versatility—it’s a piece of jewellery that adapts just as naturally to the occasion as it does to the wearer’s preferences. This beautiful pair came to us from Madrid.

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€ 2,690.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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