Earring
1850-1900 (made)
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The setting of the pearls fringing the bottom of the earrings is inspired by Indian jewellery. Visitors to the Great Exhibition held in London in 1851 greatly admired the Indian jewellery. Its rich appearance was achieved by combining enamelled gold with dense settings of pearls and thinly cut coloured stones.
By the 1860s, as European commercial jewellery lost its appeal in artistic circles, jewellery from the Middle East and India became an important influence. In London, the Art Journal encouraged an appreciation of jewellery from countries such as Syria and Palestine. In Paris, jewellery made in the Moroccan style reflected the French engagement with North Africa.
By the 1860s, as European commercial jewellery lost its appeal in artistic circles, jewellery from the Middle East and India became an important influence. In London, the Art Journal encouraged an appreciation of jewellery from countries such as Syria and Palestine. In Paris, jewellery made in the Moroccan style reflected the French engagement with North Africa.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Gold set with pearls |
| Brief description | Gold filigree earrings set with pearls, England, 1850-1900 |
| Physical description | Gold filigree earrings, set with pearls, possibly inspired by Indian jewellery, 1850-1900 |
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| Credit line | Cory Bequest |
| Summary | The setting of the pearls fringing the bottom of the earrings is inspired by Indian jewellery. Visitors to the Great Exhibition held in London in 1851 greatly admired the Indian jewellery. Its rich appearance was achieved by combining enamelled gold with dense settings of pearls and thinly cut coloured stones. By the 1860s, as European commercial jewellery lost its appeal in artistic circles, jewellery from the Middle East and India became an important influence. In London, the Art Journal encouraged an appreciation of jewellery from countries such as Syria and Palestine. In Paris, jewellery made in the Moroccan style reflected the French engagement with North Africa. |
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| Accession number | M.122&A-1951 |
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| Record created | February 10, 2006 |
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