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Antique 3 1/2-Inch Georgian Cut-Steel Earrings With Sterling Silver Wires
$ 580.79
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Pair of Long 3 1/2-Inch Cut-Steel Earrings With Sterling Silver Ear WiresCirca. 1820-1830 Great Britain
Georgian era cut steel earrings came in a variety of shapes and sizes, with also a variety in the shapes and sizes of the individual cut steel rivets used in their production. Examples of a Georgian chandelier earring, intensively and artfully made of the tiniest bits of hand cut steel. Girandole drops were in style during the Georgian era, and this pair utilizes that design in the dangling design of the cut steel. This earring would be worn in the evening, to the great houses, lit with candlelight Today's lighting also provides a wonderful back drop for this kind of earring with its great reflective qualities.
A unique and very special pair of Georgian cut steel earrings, indeed
This 3 1/2 inch pair has a width of 1 1/2 inches at its widest. Weight is 17.1 g. 11.0 dwt A fabulous pair, indeed! They really sparkle and are comfortable to wear
In pristine condition