Antique Bow Pendant Earrings, ca 1740
Our Notes
In the 1740s, Brazilian emeralds were flooding into Europe through both Lisbon and Spanish ports, and Iberian goldsmiths were creating designs that let those stones sing. These earrings show the 'laço'—the bow motif beloved in Spanish jewelry—softening the geometry with a sense of fabric frozen in gold.
The emeralds are table-cut, designed for one thing: deep, saturated color in candlelight. Forget brilliance, forget fire. You wanted that green to glow from across the room. The articulated drops move with you, catching different angles of light as you turn your head during conversation.
Surviving hallmarked gold from the 1740s is remarkable. These represent the height of Spanish court jewelry, when emeralds from the New World were the ultimate display of wealth and colonial reach. You wore these to be noticed.
Spanish, ca 1740
Measurements, Materials & Care
Care
As our jewelry is worn, patinas will evolve, further personalizing them to each collector. Due to the nature of foiled jewelry, care should be taken in order to keep Larkspur & Hawk jewelry from becoming harmed. A few tips:
- Remove jewelry when applying lotions, soaps and perfume
- Remove jewelry before immersing hands in cleaning solvents or liquids
- Please note that oxidation may eventually wear off of rings, then return naturally
Shipping & Returns
Larkspur & Hawk offers shoppers to receive and live with their new pieces. If for any reason you are less than thrilled with a purchase, it may be returned for a full refund, unless marked as final sale. To qualify, merchandise must be postmarked within 14 days of the customer’s receipt and be in the items’ original and unused condition. All returns must include the original receipt. Larkspur & Hawk is not responsible for items lost during shipping.
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