Glimpses of grandeur: diamond earrings from the 1830s
Pair of earrings from the early Victorian era, dating from around 1830, reflecting the period's taste for ornamental grandeur. Crafted in 18-carat yellow gold, these earrings demonstrate the finesse of enameling, a technique vénérée since Antiquity. Each earring is adorned with two old brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 1.66 carats in total. The condition is considered good, with slight enamel wear, and perfectly reflects the historical narrative and aesthetic movements of the time, from Arts and Crafts to Art Nouveau.
Group of objects of antique jewelry
short drop earrings
Condition
good condition (the enamel shows small signs of wear)
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Country of origin
unknown
Style
Early Victorian era - Victorian decorative arts refer to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian period. This era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historical styles, as well as for the introduction of intercultural influences from the Middle East and Asia into furniture, accessories, and interior decoration. Victorian design is widely seen as having shown a regrettable excess of ornamentation. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, the Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau all have their origins at the end of the Victorian era.
See also: early Victorian era
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Style specifics
Victorian - In 1837, Queen Victoria began the longest reign in British history. For 64 years, from 1837 to 1901, she symbolized the growth and triumph of the British Empire as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India. Proud, passionate about beautiful things, highly knowledgeable about all the styles of her time, she influenced lifestyles with her taste and immense love of jewelry.
Victorian decorative arts refer to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian period. This era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historical styles, as well as for the introduction of intercultural influences from the Middle East and Asia. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, the Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau all have their origins at the end of the Victorian era. (Last part freely reproduced from: Wikipedia)
Period
circa 1830
Events and facts of this period, poetry of this period, fashion of this period.
Material
18-carat yellow gold (tested on touchstone)
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Technique
Enameling is an ancient and widely used technique. The Egyptians of Antiquity applied enamels to pottery and stone objects. The Greeks, Celts, Russians, and Chinese of Antiquity also used enameling processes on metal objects. Enamel is the colored result of fusing glass powder onto a substrate by firing, generally between 750 and 850 °C. The powder melts, flows, and hardens to form a smooth and durable glassy coating on metal, glass, or ceramics. According to some sources, the word enamel comes from the High German 'smelzan' (to melt) via Old French 'esmail.' Used as a noun, “an enamel” refers to a decorative object, generally small in size, covered with a layer of enamel, such as a champlevé or cloisonné (different techniques).
Diamonds
Two old brilliant-cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.66 ct, color and clarity F/I, si/i
All diamond weights, color grades, and clarity are approximate because the stones are not removed from their settings to preserve the integrity of the mounting.
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Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or monthly stone) for the month of April.
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Characteristics
No marks.
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Dimensions
diameter 1.36 cm (0.54 inch)
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Weight
3.90 grams (2.51 dwt)
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