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Antique Stuart Crystal Earrings 18th Century
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Pre Victorian:
Pre 1700 item# 966938 (stock# 2487)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$1795
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These earrings are 18th century English Stuart crystals. The Stuart crystals have a great deal of history originating with the execution of King Charles 1 in 1649. The loyal Stuart followers created items of jewelry in silent support of their beloved King. The sentimental items had faceted crystals below which contained hair,cyphers bearing the initials of the King, or miniature portraits. In the 18th century people continued to wear this jewelry, but adapted the designs to personal use. In this ...click for details
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Antique Georgian Paste Earrings Circa 1800
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Pre Victorian:
Pre 1800 item# 904334 (stock# 2138)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$1175
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The jewelry made during the years of 1714 to 1830 is referred to as Georgian, since it spanned the reigns of the English King George 1-1V. The jewelry was made by skilled hands, and even imitation stones,or paste, was of equal craftsmanship to those created with real stones. These earrings were designed as flower heads, and rendered in faceted stones that were foil backed and set in hand crimped settings. The stones are all original, and reflect light with a beauty that only early, foiled stones ...click for details
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Antique Garnet Earrings 18th Century
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Pre Victorian:
Pre 1800 item# 740295 (stock# 2171)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$1550
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These earrings are from the Georgian period, circa 1800. They are garnets,cut en cabachon and hand set in crimped silver collets. Each garnet is foiled back to reflect light as the stones are closed in the back. Side by side, the garnets create a tailored,unique appearance. Each earring terminates with a small dangling garnet, also a typical design of the period. They are secured back to front and are set in vermeil,gold wash over silver. The color is a pale rose gold. Almost no metal is shown a ...click for details
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Georgian Garnet and Pearl Bracelet
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Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Pre Victorian:
Pre 1837 VR item# 724761 (stock# 2149)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$1525
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This bracelet has beautiful rose cut garnets in silver rub over settings centered with fine coq de perles. The alternating sections are with a fine flower motif as the silver work as the silver work is as fine as the iridescense of the coq de perle. The garnets are set in closed backs and foil was placed beneath each stone. The use of foil enhanced the color and gave the beautiful variation of hue so prized in early jewelry. Unusually fine and very beautiful, it is as elegant today as it was ...click for details
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