
Victorian Late / Bustle · 1860s-1880s · Eastern European
Production
handmade
Material
gold-toned metal filigree
Culture
Eastern European
Influences
Eastern European folk jewelry · Victorian mourning jewelry aesthetic
These elaborate drop earrings feature intricate filigree metalwork in antique gold tones. Each earring consists of a floral rosette cluster at the top, followed by a small spherical bead, and terminating in a large teardrop-shaped pendant. The filigree work shows delicate openwork patterns throughout, with the pendant displaying geometric and scrolling motifs typical of Eastern European goldsmithing traditions. The construction appears to be wire-based filigree technique, creating lightweight yet visually substantial jewelry. The earrings hang from simple wire hooks and would have complemented the elaborate hairstyles and formal dress of the Victorian era.
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