Antique Belle Époque Chandelier Earrings, ca 1900
Our Notes
The Belle Époque was a rebellion against Victorian heaviness. By 1900, jewelers wanted lightness, air, movement. These chandelier earrings use the strength of period engineering, with a mix of silver and gold construction, to create an open framework that makes the rubies and diamonds appear to float.
The chandelier shape is ancient, but this execution feels modern. The articulation allows every element to catch light independently. The rubies provide punctuation marks of color against the white sparkle. When you move your head, the whole composition shifts and glitters.
These earrings illustrate an aesthetic shift; the goal was to show as little metal as possible, to make the stones the entire story. These earrings achieve just that—your eye goes straight to the gems and the graceful silhouette.
Ca 1900
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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