Antique gold and turquoise amphorae earrings
Antique gold and turquoise amphorae earrings
A pair of Victorian gold and turquoise earrings designed as amphorae with granulation and wirework decoration, 15k
These earrings reflect the nineteenth-century fascination with archaeological revival jewelry, which drew inspiration from ancient Greek, Roman, and Etruscan ornament. Goldsmiths of the period revived historical techniques such as granulation and intricate wirework, incorporating them into designs that celebrated the craftsmanship of antiquity. The amphora, a vessel widely used in the ancient Mediterranean world, became a particularly popular motif in earrings of the period. In this example, inverted drops are embellished with vivid turquoise cabochons and intricate wirework, from which additional miniature amphorae appear to drop.
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- CountryEngland
- Circa1880
- Dimensions1.75 in
- Weight9.7 grams
- SKUZ32312