Earring
ca. 1830 (made)
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Turquoise was used in profusion in jewellery of the 19th century. The bright blue colour echoed forget-me-nots, which signified true love in the language of flowers used in sentimental jewellery. It was a popular gift to bridesmaids, often in the form of turquoise doves. In 1840, Queen Victoria gave her twelve bridesmaids turquoise brooches in the shape of a Coburg eagle, a reference to Prince Albert’s family.
This pair of earrings and the associated necklace were given to Anne, Lady Hunloke (1788-1872) by William, 6th Duke of Devonshire (1790-1858). They are in a style which was fashionable around 1830 using turquoise, possibly from Russia and cannetille (rolled and twisted) gold .
This pair of earrings and the associated necklace were given to Anne, Lady Hunloke (1788-1872) by William, 6th Duke of Devonshire (1790-1858). They are in a style which was fashionable around 1830 using turquoise, possibly from Russia and cannetille (rolled and twisted) gold .
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Gold, turquoise and diamonds |
| Brief description | Pair of gold earrings, set with turquoises and diamonds, England, about 1830 |
| Physical description | Pair of earrings, gold set with turquoise and diamonds. |
| Credit line | Gift of Elizabeth Blunt through Art Fund |
| Object history | The jewels (M.2:1 to 4-2001) were a present to Anne, Lady Hunloke (1788-1872), from William, 6th Duke of Devonshire (1790-1858). |
| Summary | Turquoise was used in profusion in jewellery of the 19th century. The bright blue colour echoed forget-me-nots, which signified true love in the language of flowers used in sentimental jewellery. It was a popular gift to bridesmaids, often in the form of turquoise doves. In 1840, Queen Victoria gave her twelve bridesmaids turquoise brooches in the shape of a Coburg eagle, a reference to Prince Albert’s family. This pair of earrings and the associated necklace were given to Anne, Lady Hunloke (1788-1872) by William, 6th Duke of Devonshire (1790-1858). They are in a style which was fashionable around 1830 using turquoise, possibly from Russia and cannetille (rolled and twisted) gold . |
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| Accession number | M.2:3, 4-2001 |
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| Record created | August 11, 2005 |
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