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Find Out MoreThese early VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). earrings (circa 1850) have beautiful, large pear-shaped citrines and very delicate filigreeA means of decoration, achieved by soldering very fine gold or silver wires into intricate patterns. Historically, filigree was created by applying the wires to an underlying base. As the craft evolved, the base was abandoned and the result was a lighter, airier, lacy, openwork jewelry item. The latter style was especially popular during the nineteenth centu... work surrounding them.
Filigree involves twisted threads usually of gold and silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
or stitching of the same curvy motif. It oftens suggests lace, and was most popular in French fashion decoration from 1660 to the present.
These earrings are most likely French and are in excellent order.
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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