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Victorian Etruscan Revival Torpedo Drop Earrings

$2,000

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Imagine being a young, affluent traveler on the Grand Tour through Europe, marveling at the golden treasures from Etruscan tombs. This ancient culture, rooted in Tuscany and later absorbed by the Romans, produced unparalleled jewelry. The Etruscan goldsmiths took their technical secrets to the grave. Upon returning to England, wealthy young travelers often commissioned "Etruscan revival" jewelry. The intricate wirework and granulation of the ancient Etruscans were so delicate that they couldn't be replicated until the 19th century, nearly three millennia after they were originally created.

  • Materials

    14k gold (tests)

  • Age

    c. 1870

  • Condition

    Very good - one small dent on one earring

  • Size

    1 3/4" length measured from the top of the ear wire

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VictorianEra

18371901

please note:Terms of Sale

Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.