Georgian Cannetille Turquoise Earrings
A beautiful pair of earrings from the late Georgian period. The earrings have certainly had a life and appear to have been adapted from something in antiquity. The front cannetille detail tests as 15ct gold, whilst the hooks are 9ct gold. The earrings show beautiful detail and have vibrant natural turquoise gemstones at the centre. During conversion, the circular backs that have been added seem to be gold plated and lead solder has been used (inexpertly!) to add the backs meaning that there is a fair amount of leakage to the back. The price has been adjusted accordingly. I felt the cannetille and turquoise was too good to pass up.
Details:
Materials - 15ct Gold, 9ct Gold (both tested), Turquoise
Age - Early 19th Century
Size - The turquoise measure approx 5mm by 4.5mm. The earrings measure approx 12mm in diameter.
Condition - Please view the photos and read the description carefully. These earrings have poor repairs though when viewed from the front, they look great.
Weight - 2.34g the pair
A beautiful pair of earrings from the late Georgian period. The earrings have certainly had a life and appear to have been adapted from something in antiquity. The front cannetille detail tests as 15ct gold, whilst the hooks are 9ct gold. The earrings show beautiful detail and have vibrant natural turquoise gemstones at the centre. During conversion, the circular backs that have been added seem to be gold plated and lead solder has been used (inexpertly!) to add the backs meaning that there is a fair amount of leakage to the back. The price has been adjusted accordingly. I felt the cannetille and turquoise was too good to pass up.
Details:
Materials - 15ct Gold, 9ct Gold (both tested), Turquoise
Age - Early 19th Century
Size - The turquoise measure approx 5mm by 4.5mm. The earrings measure approx 12mm in diameter.
Condition - Please view the photos and read the description carefully. These earrings have poor repairs though when viewed from the front, they look great.
Weight - 2.34g the pair
A beautiful pair of earrings from the late Georgian period. The earrings have certainly had a life and appear to have been adapted from something in antiquity. The front cannetille detail tests as 15ct gold, whilst the hooks are 9ct gold. The earrings show beautiful detail and have vibrant natural turquoise gemstones at the centre. During conversion, the circular backs that have been added seem to be gold plated and lead solder has been used (inexpertly!) to add the backs meaning that there is a fair amount of leakage to the back. The price has been adjusted accordingly. I felt the cannetille and turquoise was too good to pass up.
Details:
Materials - 15ct Gold, 9ct Gold (both tested), Turquoise
Age - Early 19th Century
Size - The turquoise measure approx 5mm by 4.5mm. The earrings measure approx 12mm in diameter.
Condition - Please view the photos and read the description carefully. These earrings have poor repairs though when viewed from the front, they look great.
Weight - 2.34g the pair