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Victorian 15ct Gold Etruscan Revival Drop Ball Earrings

338X
40 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A handsome pair of 15ct gold drop earrings that were made circa 1860-1880.  They have pretty hand applied motifs which is known as Etruscan Revival work. Although granulation, embossing, and filigree had been used in Mesopotamia and Egypt much earlier, the Etruscans perfected the techniques to a very high level. The delicacy and technical precision were a complete novelty for that time in the 5th to 8th century AD. This highly detailed and complicated technique was rediscovered by Castellani in the mid 1800s and copied by many other other jewellers.

These earrings have hand applied rope and bead work and look gorgeous when worn.

Ollys Pick

Just the best and so neat when worn!

Item Number
338X
Measurements
Length/Height 4.3cm
Width 1.8cm
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks
Unmarked. 15ct gold
Condition
Very Good
Care Tips
  • Take special care of historical jewellery
Discovered
4 months ago
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