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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!
Find Out MoreA good pair of 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold and carved coralAn organic gem, calcium carbonate with a trace of carotene, deposited by tiny sea creatures living in the depths of warm seas in huge colonies. It grows in branches that look like underwater trees. Coral is believed to be one of the oldest forms of gemstone jewellery, with some pieces dating back as far as 23,000 BC. drop earrings that were made circa 1800-1820. The carving is like a pineapple design. The gold work is called cannetilleA type of metal decoration in the form of thin wires making a coarse filigree pattern, sometimes enhanced with a gemstone or enamelling. It is named after the type of embroidery made with very twisted gold or silver thread. The patterns are often in the form of scrolls or rosettes made of tightly coiled wire.
. Cannetille work was based on a style of fabric embroidery that was adapted to precious metal. It is made with fine, twisted wire or thin sheets of gold. It became popular during the GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). era.
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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