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Victorian Aurora Cameo Dangle Earrings, Austro-Hungarian

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20-1-12911

$4,450.00
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ABOUT THESE EARRINGS

The sun rises—at your ear lobes. According to Roman mythology, this celestial event is announced by Aurora, the goddess of the dawn. In these hand-fabricated cameo earrings, she is masterfully carved from shell and is depicted dropping roses, a representation of the phrase 'rosy-fingered dawn' that describes the early morning and is found in Homer's The Odyssey. The exquisite carvings, whose design is based on renowned Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen's famous bas-relief, 'Day,' are set in ornate frames of tri-color gold (yellow, rose, and green) embellished with flowers and trailing leaves. A lovely way to consider the light of day. When a set is in order, we have a matching brooch: 50-1-11392. By way of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, 1872-1922.

 

Details

Materials:
14 Karat Tri-Color Gold - Yellow, Rose, Green
Length:
2 7/16 Inch
Width:
13/16 Inch
Height:
3/16 Inch
Gram Weight:
15.6 Grams
Period:
Victorian
Center Shell details

 

Cut/Shape:
Cameo Cut
Color:
Cream And Pinkish Brown
Measurements:
29.00-14.00 mm
Additional Details Additional Gem Details

 

2 Cameo Cut Shells

Color:
Cream And Pinkish Brown
Measurements:
8.00-8.00 mm

About Victorian Jewelry

The eclectic Victorians didn’t limit themselves when it came to motifs and themes—if it struck their fancy, they turned it into jewelry. Sweet and sentimental with a distinct romantic streak, Victorian gems expanded upon their Georgian predecessors. The array of styles that blossomed (sometimes quite literally) during this era endure to this day.

Jewelry Care

As with anything of value, especially sentimental value, taking good care of your vintage and antique jewelry from Lang will enhance its beauty and extend its lifespan. We encourage you to have your jewelry checked and cleaned by us or by your trusted local jeweler every six months, to ensure that each piece is in good wearable condition with all gemstones in place. It’s not uncommon for stones to loosen over time, and it’s much easier to tighten a loose stone than to replace a lost one! As stated in our Repair Policy, we strongly recommend that you allow us to perform any repairs, since our jewelers are specialists in restoring vintage and antique jewelry.

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