Antique 14K Gold Cannetille Earrings

Description

Dating back to the early-mid-1800s, these Georgian (or very early Victorian) ear drops, were rendered in 14K gold
. These beautiful
Cannetille
earrings feature a combination of yellow and rose gold. The yellow gold oval frames are decorated with fine spiral wires formed into circular disks in the cannetille style. Cannetille was an early 19th-century method of gold ornamentation using this wires to create a filigree pattern. The center of the ovals have a raised polished rose gold blank that could be engraved.
These are a textbook example of fine jewelry making in the 19th century.
The earrings have long shepherd hooks that latch in the back and are
very secure. They make a wonderful gift and will come in a box. They are unmarked but tested to be 14K gold.
Excellent Condition
Circa 1850's
Size: 1 inch
Weight: 1.5 grams
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