Victorian Turquoise Shell Dangle Drop Earrings Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold

Description

A spectacular pair of early Persian Turquoise Antique Etruscan Revival Victorian Shell motif articulated Pendant Dangle Drop Earrings in 14 Karat Gold. These earrings are of the highest quality. They have extraordinary Etruscan beaded granulation - the hand applied tiny dots of gold that characterize the Etruscan jewelry. The classic Victorian form of the shell motif is beautifully rendered in the top section of the earrings. The round pendant portion is centered by pyramid cut Persian Turquoise gems. Surrounding the Turquoise is extraordinary beaded canetille work. The bottom portion of the earrings is articulated and hangs from the shell portion. The gold work is extremely fine with superb detailing. The earrings are 14 Karat Gold. They hang beautifully on the ear. The earrings are rare jewels and date to circa 1840-1880. Etruscan jewelry Etruscan Style refers to 19th century jewelry with design influences from Etrurian jewelry dating to the 7th to 3rd centuries BC. The jewelry is noted for granulation and applied filigree and is highly sought after. The earrings are almost 1 inch (23mm) long and 1/2 inch (14mm) wide. The earrings are 5mm deep. The earrings test for 14 Karat Gold. Together the earrings weigh 1.7 grams.
Victorian Turquoise Shell Dangle Drop Earrings Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold
Description
A spectacular pair of early Persian Turquoise Antique Etruscan Revival Victorian Shell motif articulated Pendant Dangle Drop Earrings in 14 Karat Gold.
These earrings are of the highest quality.  They have extraordinary Etruscan beaded granulation - the hand applied tiny dots of gold that characterize the Etruscan jewelry.  The classic Victorian form of the shell motif is beautifully rendered in the top section of the earrings.  The round pendant portion is centered by pyramid cut Persian Turquoise gems.
Surrounding the Turquoise is extraordinary beaded canetille work.  The bottom portion of the earrings is articulated and hangs from the shell portion.  The gold work is extremely fine with superb detailing.  The earrings are 14 Karat Gold.  They hang beautifully on the ear.   The earrings are rare jewels and date to circa 1840-1880.
Etruscan jewelry Etruscan Style refers to 19th century jewelry with design influences from Etrurian jewelry dating to the 7th to 3rd centuries BC. The jewelry is noted for granulation and applied filigree and is highly sought after.
The earrings are almost 1 inch (23mm) long and 1/2 inch (14mm) wide.  The earrings are 5mm deep.
The earrings test for 14 Karat Gold.
Together the earrings weigh 1.7  grams.
Treat yourself or a loved one to a treasure to cherish for generations and one which will only increase in value over time!
We list our handling time as 15 days in case we are traveling.  However, whenever possible, we are able to get your purchases to you much faster than this - if this is an issue with you please ask us!
We are ALWAYS happy to accept returns with no questions asked under ANY circumstances as long as items are as they were sent!  Please just contact us directly via ebay messaging, and do not use ebay managed returns, and we will send an immediate refund upon receiving the item!
This auction is only for the Victorian Turquoise Earrings.  Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
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