Antique gold Etruscan Revival tassel fringe earrings
Antique gold Etruscan Revival tassel fringe earrings
A pair of Victorian Estruscan Revival articulated gold tassel earrings, comprised of inverted, tulip-form tops with bead decoration, giving way to cones with granulated decoration and chain-link tassel fringe, further suspending a longer tassel comprised of a sphere and dart, in 18k
These earrings reflect the nineteenth-century fascination with archaeological revival jewelry, particularly the Etruscan Revival movement, which emerged as discoveries in Italy inspired European jewelers to rediscover the craftsmanship of antiquity. Goldsmiths revived ancient techniques such as granulation and intricate wirework, incorporating them into elaborate designs inspired by Greek, Roman, and Etruscan ornament. In this example, richly textured goldwork and freely articulated elements lend the earrings both visual complexity and graceful movement, capturing the ornamental exuberance of Victorian jewelry.
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- Circa1885
- Dimensions2.37 in, 0.5 in
- Weight8.8 grams total
- SKUZ32266