Italian Natural Pearl and High-Carat Gold Pendant Earrings, circa 1800
A finely detailed pair of Italian pendant earrings dating to circa 1800, crafted in high-carat gold and set throughout with natural pearls. Each earring features a circular floral upper section suspending an articulated openwork pendant, decorated with seed pearls and scrolling goldwork. The design is finished with five graduated baroque pearl drops, creating elegant movement when worn.
A delicate and highly decorative example of early 19th-century Italian jewellery, combining intricate goldwork with the soft lustre and irregular character of natural pearls.
Dimensions: approximately 55mm long x 26mm wide
Gross weight: approximately 12.8g per pair
Italian Natural Pearl and High-Carat Gold Pendant Earrings, circa 1800
A finely detailed pair of Italian pendant earrings dating to circa 1800, crafted in high-carat gold and set throughout with natural pearls. Each earring features a circular floral upper section suspending an articulated openwork pendant, decorated with seed pearls and scrolling goldwork. The design is finished with five graduated baroque pearl drops, creating elegant movement when worn.
A delicate and highly decorative example of early 19th-century Italian jewellery, combining intricate goldwork with the soft lustre and irregular character of natural pearls.
Dimensions: approximately 55mm long x 26mm wide
Gross weight: approximately 12.8g per pair