
Rococo · 1750s-1760s · French
Production
handmade
Material
silver with paste stones
Culture
French
Influences
18th-century girandole earrings
These elaborate chandelier earrings feature three graduated tiers of openwork silver settings densely packed with paste stones. The top tier forms a circular cluster, the middle tier creates an oval medallion, and the bottom tier culminates in a large teardrop pendant. Each section is constructed with intricate pierced metalwork that allows light to pass through and reflect off the faceted paste stones. The screw-back mechanism is typical of 18th-century earring construction. The overall length and substantial weight reflect the Rococo period's preference for dramatic jewelry that complemented the era's elaborate hairstyles and formal court dress.
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