Earrings - 9 kt. Rose gold
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Antique 9 kt rose gold earrings from the second half of the 19th century, featuring aventurine glass (Gold Sandstone) with micromosaic detailing, a total weight of 10.33 g, and a front-opening monachella closure.
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Antique earrings, second half of the 19th century – 9 kt gold, aventurine glass Gold Sandstone and micromosaic – 10.33 g
Fascinating and rare pair of antique earrings dating to the second half of the 19th century, expression of refined Italian 19th-century jewelry production. Made in rose yellow gold 9 kt, they feature a distinctive decoration in aventurine glass, also known as Gold Sandstone, enriched by small floral motifs executed in micromosaic.
The aventurine glass, with its characteristic warm, coppery tone crossed by a dense brilliance, creates an elegant contrast with the tiny multicolored mosaic tesserae of the micromosaic and with the color of the gold.
Of particular interest is the front-opening screw-back closure (monachella), coherent with the types of earrings used in the 19th century and today especially appreciated in antique jewelry.
Important bibliographic and collecting reference: an identical model in terms of type and layout is documented in the volume Gioielli di vetro. Dalla preistoria al terzo millennio by Bianca Cappello and Augusto Panini, within the section dedicated to 19th-century glass aventurine and micromosaic jewelry. The same type of earrings also appears in catalogs of international auction houses, testifying to the historical and collector interest of this particular production. The images in the bibliographic reference are included among the photographs accompanying the lot for comparative and documentary purposes.
Features: period: second half of the 19th century; metal: yellow-pink gold 9 kt; total weight: 10.33 g; dimensions: 3.3 × 2.1 cm; decoration in aventurine glass with Gold Sandstone effect and floral micromosaic; closure with front-opening screw-back (monachella).
The earrings are presented in excellent condition, as visible in the photos, considering their almost 180 years of life. The micromosaics are overall well preserved.
A pair of particular charm, interesting not only as a wearable jewel but especially as a collectible example of Italian jewelry in aventurine glass and micromosaic from the 19th century, further enhanced by comparison with pieces published in specialist literature.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and document in detail materials, workmanship, and condition.
Antique earrings, second half of the 19th century – 9 kt gold, aventurine glass Gold Sandstone and micromosaic – 10.33 g
Fascinating and rare pair of antique earrings dating to the second half of the 19th century, expression of refined Italian 19th-century jewelry production. Made in rose yellow gold 9 kt, they feature a distinctive decoration in aventurine glass, also known as Gold Sandstone, enriched by small floral motifs executed in micromosaic.
The aventurine glass, with its characteristic warm, coppery tone crossed by a dense brilliance, creates an elegant contrast with the tiny multicolored mosaic tesserae of the micromosaic and with the color of the gold.
Of particular interest is the front-opening screw-back closure (monachella), coherent with the types of earrings used in the 19th century and today especially appreciated in antique jewelry.
Important bibliographic and collecting reference: an identical model in terms of type and layout is documented in the volume Gioielli di vetro. Dalla preistoria al terzo millennio by Bianca Cappello and Augusto Panini, within the section dedicated to 19th-century glass aventurine and micromosaic jewelry. The same type of earrings also appears in catalogs of international auction houses, testifying to the historical and collector interest of this particular production. The images in the bibliographic reference are included among the photographs accompanying the lot for comparative and documentary purposes.
Features: period: second half of the 19th century; metal: yellow-pink gold 9 kt; total weight: 10.33 g; dimensions: 3.3 × 2.1 cm; decoration in aventurine glass with Gold Sandstone effect and floral micromosaic; closure with front-opening screw-back (monachella).
The earrings are presented in excellent condition, as visible in the photos, considering their almost 180 years of life. The micromosaics are overall well preserved.
A pair of particular charm, interesting not only as a wearable jewel but especially as a collectible example of Italian jewelry in aventurine glass and micromosaic from the 19th century, further enhanced by comparison with pieces published in specialist literature.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and document in detail materials, workmanship, and condition.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Style
Antique
Estimated period
1850-1900
Metal
Rose gold
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
9 kt.
Total weight
10.33 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Gender
Women
Country of origin
Italy
Width
3.3 cm
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