A trip into the past

Long earrings with diamond roses in silver & gold, circa 1860

€ 2,890.00 ^*

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Long earrings with diamond roses in silver & gold, circa 1860

Description

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Today, diamonds are almost exclusively cut in the brilliant cut. In earlier eras, however, many other cuts existed, depending on the technical possibilities and the availability of diamonds at the time. One particularly typical diamond cut from earlier eras can be found in this pair of earrings: the rose cut. Known since the 16th century and still very popular in the 18th century, the diamond rose shows triangular facets on the upper side, while the underside was cut flat. This creates a very specific, soft shimmer that is very different from the sometimes bright brilliance of today's diamonds. The cut is not limited to small diamonds: Famous diamonds such as the Orlov and the Great Mogul are designed in this rose cut. Here, numerous diamond roses of different sizes are set in silver. Plant shapes are arranged symmetrically to form long pendulums. A blossom at the upper end conceals the ear stud. The back of the earrings is made of gold to prevent them from rubbing off on clothing and skin. The ear pendants are designed in the style of Rococo jewellery, the era of Marie Antoinette. The use of diamond roses and the closed settings of the diamonds, for example, are direct references to the 18th century. However, the details of the workmanship reveal that they were created in the following century. With the French Revolution, the luxurious world of the Rococo, which was devoted to beauty, initially fell out of favor. But by the early 19th century, the forms of the ancien régime had been rehabilitated. In the age of the Restoration, people returned to this courtly, cheerful taste, which was to remain present in one form or another throughout the 19th century. We discovered the earrings in Frankfurt am Main. Today they are designed as stud earrings. With practical, modern friction backs to clip them on, they are carefree and easy to wear.

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A trip into the past

€ 2,890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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