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Antique Dormeuse Earrings with Diamond Roses Set in Silver on Gold, c. 1895


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Antique Dormeuse Earrings with Diamond Roses Set in Silver on Gold, c. 1895
Antique Dormeuse Earrings with Diamond Roses Set in Silver on Gold, c. 1895
Description
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The present pair of earrings corresponds to the so-called Dormeuse type. These earrings with a hoop hanging just below the earlobe were very popular in the 1890s, when people appreciated small, inconspicuous earrings that were nevertheless intended to be precious. Although the shape of the earrings was highly modern, they were deliberately made in a traditional style: The historic rose cut of the diamonds set here and their pinched silver setting are more in keeping with the fashion of the early 19th century. This was not uncommon in the 1890s: many pieces of jewelry were made more or less historically accurate in the style of past generations. The background to this was that the up-and-coming bourgeoisie had only come into money at a young age - old-looking jewellery, however, gave the impression that these were heirlooms and that one's own family had been influential and wealthy for generations! So not only was historical rococo or classicist jewellery collected, but new pieces were also made in these styles. The earrings are beautifully preserved. Despite all the historical references, they make use of a modern trick**: in contrast to the older examples from around 1800, the diamond roses here are not closed, but open-set. This makes them less sensitive and easier to clean.
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Antique Dormeuse Earrings with Diamond Roses Set in Silver on Gold, c. 1895
White Roses
€ 1,190.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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