Drop Earrings Made of Antique Diamond Elements and Pearls, c. 1900 & later

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Drop Earrings Made of Antique Diamond Elements and Pearls, c. 1900 & later

€ 1,980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

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

What a revolution took place in the halls and rooms of Europe when, with the invention of gas light and then electric light at the end of the 19th century, dazzling brightness took hold! No more flickering, yellow candlelight, but the white glow of hundreds of lamps made ladies' jewellery shine and glitter like never before. No wonder that a whole new type of jewellery was created: diamonds in bright settings were the fashion of the time. Everything had to shine, glitter and sparkle. This pair of earrings is a child of this development. An elliptical pendant swings beneath a delicate ear hook. Diamonds in various old cuts set delicate leaves and plant shapes, with a clover leaf appearing to grow into the side of the showpiece. There is still room for effective views and the whole pair looks light, elegant and entices the eye. Large gray cultured pearls are attached to the earrings. The diamonds are set in silver settings, typical of the time, to enhance the sparkle of the white diamonds. At a time when white gold was not yet available and platinum was very expensive, this was the usual approach. The back of the pair, on the other hand, is made of gold to prevent any discoloration of clothing and skin. The earrings came to us from London as they are. We believe that the beautiful diamond elements were originally links from a bracelet that a skilled goldsmith recently transformed into earrings using the gray pearls.

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Strictly Ballroom

€ 1,980.00 ^*

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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