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Find Out MoreA smart pair of 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold earrings that were made in the 1920s. They have each been set with a cluster of old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... diamonds within 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.
pinched collet settings. Around each cluster is a bandA type of ring which is an equal width all the way round. They are traditionally used for wedding rings.
of black enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery.. The Art DecoA movement within the arts between the two Great Wars (1920-1935) across Europe and the US, characterized by its clean, geometric designs. The aesthetic was intended to celebrate an age of progress and the modernity of the machine. period was all about drama and contrast hence the use of the black enamel. They are such a pretty look when worn.
Unusual and really pretty pair of earrings!
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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