Rococo reinvented: elegant 18th-century diamond earrings
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Some time ago, we were offered a set of 18th-century pieces set with diamonds, rubies, and other colored precious stones. The owner explained to us that he had recovered them from an old, irreparable 18th-century clock. We immediately fell under the spell of these high-quality jewelry pieces and decided to acquire them.
During a fun creative session at the workshop, many designs passed before our workbenches as we imagined what we could do with our new toys while respecting their age and style. Finally, we decided to create the chosen model, resulting in these earrings.
Without going into technical details, we designed an 18-carat yellow gold setting with special hinges that can move without bothering the wearer. We managed to create this pair because we believe it would have the approval of the original maker of these quality pieces.
Group of antique jewelry objects:
long dangling earrings
Condition:
very good condition
- (more info on our condition scale)
Country of origin:
unknown
Style:
Rococo - Rococo (less often roccoco), also called “late Baroque,” is an 18th-century style that developed when Baroque artists abandoned symmetry to adopt an increasingly ornamental, flowery, and playful approach. Rococo pieces were designed as total works of art, with elegant and ornate furniture, small sculptures, decorative mirrors, and tapestries complementing the architecture, reliefs, and murals. It was largely supplanted by the neoclassical style. In 1835, the Dictionary of the French Academy specified that the word rococo “generally designates the type of ornament, style, and motif associated with the reign of Louis XV and the beginning of that of Louis XVI.” It therefore encompasses all types of art produced around the mid-18th century in France.
- See also: Rococo or more info on styles
Period:
circa 1780
- (events and facts from this era, poetry from this era, fashion from this era)
Source of inspiration:
Mother Nature (see also: symbolism of flowers)
Material:
18-carat yellow gold and silver, see also: The silver technique on gold
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Technique:
The rose-cut diamonds are set on foil. This special technique was used to enhance the brilliance of the diamonds.
Diamond(s):
98 rose-cut diamonds. We do not know the weight of the diamonds, unlike what is common in our trade for rose-cut diamonds.
Precious stones:
116 rubies (probably natural)
12 pearls, 55 green stones, six purple and two orange in paste (also called rhinestones)
Birthstones:
Diamond is the birthstone (or monthly stone) for April, ruby for July, and emerald for May.
- (more info on birthstones)
Hallmarks:
No trace.
- (more info on hallmarks)
Dimensions:
height 8.00 cm (3.15 inches)
Weight:
38.50 grams (24.76 dwt)
Référence 58 Facettes : 9806844592457
SKU : 17009-0177
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Vendeur professionnel - Statut : Diamond
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