Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings
Exquisite antique solid 14k Gold and pearl earrings
dating from the Victorian Period, circa 1860s. These are Etruscan Revival style earrings. Each earring is
incredibly well made with a large button pearl set in detailed bezel.
The bezel is finished by a row of the tiniest seed pearls.
The
seed pearls and the drop pearl are original to the earrings. The large
cabochons are replaced. The original ones were Mabe pearls and damaged
beyond repair. They were also incredibly heavy making the earrings
uncomfortable to wear. The new button pearls are South Sea cultured
pearls and are truly gorgeous, much higher quality than the Mabe pearls
originally in place. They have excellent luster and Orient and have
really brought the earrings back to life.
The pair weighs 6 pennyweights. The backs are solid and most of the weight comes from the 14k Gold.
Earrings
measure approximately 1 3/8" long from the top of the wire to the tip
of the pearl drop. The earrings are almost 7/8" wide and the pearls are
approximately 11mm in diameter.
They are unmarked and were acid
tested to verify the gold content. In excellent condition, these would
be gorgeous Bridal earrings as well.
SKU1827
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