Earring
ca. 1825 (made), 1819-1838 (marked)
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| Place of origin |
Gold, in a variety of treatments, became a dominant element in jewellery from the 1820s. It was used successfully in mesh necklaces and bracelets, gold chain and wire work, also as a foil to gemstones.
The technique of filigree with spirals and granules (cannetille and grainti) was revived in France then copied in England. Jewellers liked the economical use of gold and women appreciated the intricacy of the style.
Coloured golds were also popular. In gold alloy more copper gives a redder gold, while extra zinc or zinc and silver will result in a pale yellow gold
The technique of filigree with spirals and granules (cannetille and grainti) was revived in France then copied in England. Jewellers liked the economical use of gold and women appreciated the intricacy of the style.
Coloured golds were also popular. In gold alloy more copper gives a redder gold, while extra zinc or zinc and silver will result in a pale yellow gold
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Enamelled gold with chrysoprases |
| Brief description | Pair of earrings, gold mesh and filigree, with enamelled decoration, set with chrysoprases, France, about 1825 |
| Physical description | Necklace, gold mesh and filigree, with enamelled decoration, set with chrysoprases. Paris warranty marks for 1819-38. |
| Marks and inscriptions | Mark on loop of both earrrings Note Paris warranty marks for 1819-38. |
| Credit line | Given by Dame Joan Evans |
| Production | Paris warranty marks for 1819-38. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Gold, in a variety of treatments, became a dominant element in jewellery from the 1820s. It was used successfully in mesh necklaces and bracelets, gold chain and wire work, also as a foil to gemstones. The technique of filigree with spirals and granules (cannetille and grainti) was revived in France then copied in England. Jewellers liked the economical use of gold and women appreciated the intricacy of the style. Coloured golds were also popular. In gold alloy more copper gives a redder gold, while extra zinc or zinc and silver will result in a pale yellow gold |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.32A&B-1962 |
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| Record created | August 10, 2005 |
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