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Etruscan Revival Micromosaic Bug Earrings

Etruscan Revival Micromosaic Bug Earrings

$2,700.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1870

This stunning pair of Etruscan Revival earrings are each set with an exquisite micromosaic panel depicting a colourful bug. The 15k gold mounts feature breath-taking detail and elaborate Etruscan applied goldwork - including curled rope motifs, along with grape and vine embellishment around the micromosaics. The Etruscan Revivalist movement began in the mid 19th Century, inspired by jewellery discovered in excavations of ancient tombs in Pompeii and Herculaneum. The intricate goldwork of these finds enchanted both the working jewellers and the high society of the time, indeed it took a over a decade for jewellers re-learn the techniques used by their ancient counterparts.

STONES

Micromosaic made up of glass tesserae

MEASUREMENTS

Drop: 4.5cm - Width: 2.3cm

WEIGHT

11.5g

MARKS

Wires stamped 15ct gold, with DM maker's mark

CONDITION

Excellent, light wear commensurate with age and use. The turquoise panels are cracked - please see images

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