{"product_id":"antique-girandoles-ca-1780","title":"Antique Iberian Girandole Earrings, ca 1780","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuring the 18th century, the discovery of vast gold and diamond mines in the Portuguese colony of Brazil completely transformed the European jewelry landscape. Lisbon became a vibrant hub for spectacular design, fueled by an influx of these New World treasures. Portuguese workshops became uniquely famous for combining rich gold with high-quality stones, establishing a distinct and opulent aesthetic that celebrated the abundance of raw materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese stunning girandole earrings are a beautiful testament to that golden era. They feature a classic three-drop silhouette that was the height of Georgian elegance, set with a meticulous mix of historic rose and table-cut diamonds. Beautifully articulated, they catch the light with every movement of the head. Remarkably, they retain their original back-to-front earwires, making them a rare and coveted survival from the period. Infused with rich history yet completely timeless, these elegant earrings are so much fun to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortuguese, ca 1780\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larkspur \u0026 Hawk","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":43347286851619,"sku":"LHAC-EA-035","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1694\/2735\/files\/LHAC-EA-035_web.jpg?v=1783716415","url":"https:\/\/larkspurandhawk.com\/products\/antique-girandoles-ca-1780","provider":"Larkspur \u0026 Hawk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}