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Antique Cascading Seed-Pearl Earring, ca 1810 - Image 1

Antique Cascading Seed-Pearl Earring, ca 1810

$4,900.00
Sold by Larkspurandhawk
Crafted in Italy during the early 19th century, these four-tier drop earrings feature tiny seed pearls meticulously hand-sewn into delicate 18k gold filigree. The openwork gold stations are fully articulated in cascading tiers, giving the piece fluid movement while maintaining a remarkably lightweight feel on the ear. Italian bench jewelers of the Regency era were celebrated for this specialized wirework and pearl assembly, creating elaborate silhouettes through intricate construction. Preserved with their original 18k gold earwires, these earrings remain intact and structurally sound despite their airy, delicate scale. They offer a rare, beautifully preserved example of early 19th-century Italian goldsmithing. England, ca 1830

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