Description
A museum-worthy 250 year old pair of solid gold earrings! Coming from the South of Italy, this antique Georgian era 9k gold earrings are set with foiled garnets & natural keshi pearls. The earrings are a perfect example of 18th century Sicilian regional Italian jewelry & are preserved in a superb state! It is a wearable fairy tale & perfect candidate for evening or wedding special something! The earrings have a so-called girandole design which consists of the main body with three descending pendants. They are set with pink garnet stones & natural pearls. The garnets are set on foil - it is an old technique which gives the stones an extra depth & shine. The foil acts as a mirror reflecting light behind the stone. The stones are preserved in a perfect state, no water damage or replacements. The pearls are natural (which was the only option 250 years ago..) & are drilled through according to Sicilian regional goldsmith technique. They are connected to the earring body with a thin wire. The ear wires were possible replaced during the long life of these earrings. This stunning collectible piece will make a great & memorable gift for yourself or someone you love! An amazing collectors item! Details: Dimensions: 2.6 x 1.4 inch; Weight: 18.4 g; Stones: old cut foiled garnets, natural pearls; Hallmarks: none, acid test shows 9k gold; Thank you for visiting my shop & I hope you'll find your special gem today! Antique Georgian Foiled Garnet Statement Girandole Earrings, Natural Pearl Long Wedding Italian 1700S Jewelry
