Dainty Victorian Etruscan Revival Orb Earrings

in 15k Gold

$ 900.00 

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Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A sweet pair of Victorian era orb earrings, modeled in 15k yellow gold and decorated with applied wirework, in the Etruscan style. This twisted wire decor presents as a somewhat unruly, confetti-like collection of apostrophes populating the surface of each orb— they are cheerful and casually arranged
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A sweet pair of Victorian era orb earrings, modeled in 15k yellow gold and decorated with applied wirework, in the Etruscan style. This twisted wire decor presents as a somewhat unruly, confetti-like collection of apostrophes populating the surface of each orb— they are cheerful and casually arranged
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A sweet pair of Victorian era orb earrings, modeled in 15k yellow gold and decorated with applied wirework, in the Etruscan style. This twisted wire decor presents as a somewhat unruly, confetti-like collection of apostrophes populating the surface of each orb— they are cheerful and casually arranged

A sweet pair of Victorian era orb earrings, modeled in 15k yellow gold and decorated with applied wirework, in the Etruscan style. This delicate twisted wire decor presents as a somewhat unruly, confetti-like collection of apostrophes, populating the surface of each orb— they are cheerful and casually arranged, and the variousness of this application draws attention to the earrings' hand-made nature! These dainty orbs hang from close-fitting, locking kidney wires. They are capped, at the base, with a high-polished gold bead. The orbs are finished with a vibrant, high-karat bloom. These earrings are unusual for their diminutive size. They are lightweight and perfect for frequent wear.

Materials

15k gold

Age

c. 1880

Dimensions

Total drop measures approx 22.8 mm (just under 1"); orb measures approx 8.7 mm (about 1/3").

Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A sweet pair of Victorian era orb earrings, modeled in 15k yellow gold and decorated with applied wirework, in the Etruscan style. This twisted wire decor presents as a somewhat unruly, confetti-like collection of apostrophes populating the surface of each orb— they are cheerful and casually arranged
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A sweet pair of Victorian era orb earrings, modeled in 15k yellow gold and decorated with applied wirework, in the Etruscan style. This twisted wire decor presents as a somewhat unruly, confetti-like collection of apostrophes populating the surface of each orb— they are cheerful and casually arranged
Poor Mouchette | Curated Antique Jewelry, Vintage Jewelry & Engagement Rings | Portland, Oregon | A sweet pair of Victorian era orb earrings, modeled in 15k yellow gold and decorated with applied wirework, in the Etruscan style. This twisted wire decor presents as a somewhat unruly, confetti-like collection of apostrophes populating the surface of each orb— they are cheerful and casually arranged