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Antique Georgian Gold Chalcedony Earrings
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Estate Jewelry:
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Pre 1837 VR item# 954947 (stock# 2462)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$4295
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These rare earrings are Georgian, circa 1820. They are designed with translucent chalcedony in the classical elongated torpedo shape. The chalcedony is a subtle pale milky blue surmounted with beautifully rendered gold findings. The findings are textured and decorated with very fine cannettile work. The top portion of the earrings detach from the bottoms as seen in the photos. This enables the wearer to have day/night wear. The tops too, are set with matching chalcedony and are embellished with ...click for details
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Wonderful Georgian Gold Citrine Earrings
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Pre 1837 VR item# 948540 (stock# 2461)
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973 620-0119
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Simply beautiful, these earrings are Georgian,circa 1820. The stones are faceted citrines set in crimped gold collets of 15k. The citrines, set a jour(open to the light) are ablaze with color as the light passes through the stone with every movement. They are set in the classical three sections, with each articulating.
The earrings are long and dramatic, measuring 2 1/8 inches long x 1/2 inch across the widest span. The condition is superb. The original back to front ear wires have been replac ...click for details
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Antique Gold Smoky Quartz Solitaire Earrings Circa 1820
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Pre 1837 VR item# 941451 (stock# 2456)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
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These earrings are simply wonderful. Originally Georgian cuff buttons, they have been converted to earrings with the addition of gold wires. The smoky quartz are large, beautifully faceted and set in hand crimped gold settings. The stones are foil backed creating the rich hue of topaz. The color has hints of brown and warm golden tones. Foiling during this period, was used to enhance the color of the stone as they were characteristically set with closed backs. The gold work is well done and the b ...click for details
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Antique Georgian Chalcedony Bracelet
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Pre 1837 VR item# 936453 (stock# 2450)
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973 620-0119
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This Georgian chalcedony bracelet is circa 1820. It designed with a bold central section composed of translucent chalcedony set in millegrain bezels. The color is pale blue/gray with overtones of gold as the light passes through the stone. The central large chalcedony is beveled at the edge, the others are en cabachon . The alternating design around the perimeter is repousse metalwork in the form of delicate curves and swirls. The stage is set with elegance, as the bracelet has a continuous flo ...click for details
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Antique French Gold Poissarde Earrings Circa 1810
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Pre 1837 VR item# 770813 (stock# 2197)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$1975
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These dramatic French 18k earrings are set with vibrant blue faceted paste stones that are foiled back and set in hand crimped rub over collets. The stones have a very beautiful rich, deep blue color. This form of earring is termed poissarde, and was popular in France, Germany and Italy. In the book Georgian Jewellery, by Dawes and Collings, pg.33 it is stated...These were hoop earrings with a back to front fitting that resembled a fish hook.
The form were so called because they were first wor ...click for details
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