18th C. Early Rock Crystal Solitaire Earrings lockets natural blue sapphires

natural blue sapphires

The Rococo period in England spanned the years from around 1740-1770

Their companions of four old European cut diamonds go along for the show

Being drawn to the Art Nouveau era's sensibilities aligns with you captivated by curvaceous organic forms

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18th C. Early Rock Crystal Solitaire Earrings lockets natural blue sapphiresCool as ice rock crystal and glowing 18k gold have been transformed into wearable earrings. Likely these 18th century baubles were buttons or cuff buttons, but with the addition of 14k shepherd's hook ear wires, may now live again. The particular pattern of incised rays that is present on the reverse is often typical of some forms of jewelry from the mid 18th century or earlier. Cushion cut, the rock crystals reside in wells of gold with closed backs