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Retro 18ct Gold Giardinetti Earrings set with Carved Sapphires, Diamonds & Rubies

739S
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A sweet pair of 18ct gold giardinetti earrings that were made in the 1930-1940 period. They have each been set with carved sapphire flowers and three diamonds with calibre rubies along the base of the baskets. Flowers were a fashionable theme in jewellery during the second half of the 18th century. and ‘giardinetti’ items (from the Italian, meaning ‘little garden’) became popular. They had tiny blossoms set with an assortment of precious stones, asymmetrically arranged, and were given as tokens of love. The idea continued through the Victorian era and up to the present day. They can either be worn with the clip on fittings, if your ears are not pierced, or they have ingenious hinged posts that can be used in conjunction with the clips for pierced ears.

Ollys Pick

These are such unusual and pretty earrings!

Item Number
739S
Measurements
Height 1.8cm
Width at widest point 1.5cm
Sapphires approx total weight 1 carat
Diamonds approx total weight 0.24 carats
Rubies approx total weight 0.12 carats
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks
Unmarked, tested to 18ct gold
Condition
Very Good
Discovered
3 years ago
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