The Glitter of the Lagoon

Large Antique Earrings with Aventurine Glass in Gold, Early 19th Century


€ 690.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Large Antique Earrings with Aventurine Glass in Gold, Early 19th Century
Large Antique Earrings with Aventurine Glass in Gold, Early 19th Century
Description
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These gold earrings feature unusual gemstones: one large drop at a time is faceted and shimmers orange-brown, with small points of light shimmering and sparkling inside it with every movement. This material was invented in the 17th century on the island of Murano, where, by a seemingly unfortunate coincidence, some copper dust got into the glass mass of a glass workshop. When the disgruntled glassmaker wanted to throw the mass away and cooled the glass, he discovered that the copper had bonded with the glass and created a wonderful glittering effect. The newly invented effect glass was then presented to the Doge of the Republic of Venice, and the production of gold stones remained a closely guarded secret in Venice for centuries, bringing fame and fortune to the lagoon city as the only production site in the world. The gold stones in our earrings appear as faceted drops. They are held securely in place by closed settings made from reddish gold. Renewed earwires made from high-carat gold make them easy to put on and are particularly well tolerated. Thanks to their relatively low weight, the pendants are comfortable to wear despite their size. This makes the pair a real eye-catcher on the ear and a unique piece of jewellery at the same time.
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Large Antique Earrings with Aventurine Glass in Gold, Early 19th Century
The Glitter of the Lagoon
€ 690.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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