Earrings with Sapphires and Diamonds in Gold and Platinum, c. 1900 and later

The Blue Hour

Earrings with Sapphires and Diamonds in Gold and Platinum, c. 1900 and later

€ 1,490.00 ^*

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!

Like any piece of jewellery, earrings have always been a reflection of society. In the 1890s, long earrings were almost entirely banished from the jewelry boxes of fashion-conscious women; they were considered frivolous, especially when paired with the updos of the time. Only “small pendants are still popular. A pearl, a large diamond close to the earlobe, and at most a single stone hanging down are quite sufficient,” as stated as late as 1897 in the influential women’s magazine „Bazar“ (Der Bazar. Illustrirte Damen-Zeitung, Vol. 43, 1897, No. 43, p. 577). This pair belongs to that understated yet extraordinarily elegant category of jewelry that has retained the charm of the c. 1900 era to this day. With its medium-blue sapphires and small diamonds on the leverbacks, it appears delicate and unobtrusive. At the center of each design is a natural Ceylon sapphire, held in place by a simple bezel setting. Small movable loops connect the gemstones to the upper part of the earrings, which is set with sparkling diamond roses. On the front, the earrings are coated with a layer of platinum applied over the otherwise solid gold. This technique, which was modern at the time, allowed pieces of jewellery to appear in a cool, almost ethereal white while simultaneously highlighting the brilliance of the diamonds particularly effectively. The earrings are in excellent condition. We have re-set the sapphires in our workshop, replacing the glass stones originally used. As a result, the pair now combines its historical character with high-quality natural gemstones. We discovered these earrings here in Berlin—similar designs were once worn at balls and elegant evening gatherings in all of Europe’s major cities.

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The Blue Hour

€ 1,490.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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