Antique Vintage Nouveau 14k Gold Filled GF Mughal Red Coral Drop Earrings 4.5g

Description

We have similar Paste and Art Nouveau items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Paste" or "Nouveau" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910
Markings
: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: India
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 4.5 grams
Metal Type
: 14k yellow gold filled over base metal
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Mediterranean red coral
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Length:
6.67 mm to 6.88 mm
Width
: 5.11 mm to 5.46 mm
Color:
opaque bright red hue with bands of darker red hues
Accent Stone
: Paste
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
:
Diameter:
2.5 mm
Color:
translucent, sparkling hue
Stone Treatment:
Paste is a manufactured stone. The coral stones appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts
: Oval cabochon cut coral, round cut paste
Item Measurements
:
Length:
1.21"
Width:
0.32"
Earring Style
: Dangle
Earring Backing Style
: Threaded posts with screw-on backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Pierced
Notable Features:
These earrings were handmade during the Art Nouveau era, a rare piece of Mughal jewelry from India
Composed of 14k yellow gold filled over base metal
Each earring features an elegant design of two Mediterrean coral stones and four paste stones set in a row
The Mediterranean coral features vivid red hues which contrast beautifully with the colorless paste stones
An elegant linear motif curves around the lower coral stone and ends in a swirl motif
The lower five stones dangle from the upper Mediterranean coral stone, providing eye-catching swaying movement
Completed with threaded posts and screw-on backings which makes them suitable for pierced ears
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. One of the screw-on backings is slightly loose and can be easily removed from the post; a new screw-on backing can be added by your local jeweler in order for the earring to be worn more securely. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.”
This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period.  This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.
Mughal jewelry emerged in India during the Mughal dynasty, beginning in the 16th century. Jewelry was an important symbol indicating a person’s status in society. The elite wore highly ornate and massively jeweled pieces. As the Mughal empire conquered the majority of India, the Mughal style spread to many other regions, being incorporated into many Indian cultures. Pieces usually display intricate designs, massive amounts of gemstones, and elaborate enameling.
Mediterranean Red coral grows on rocky sea bottom with low sedimentation, typically in dark environments—either in the depths or in dark caverns or crevices. The original species, C. rubrum (formerly Gorgonia nobilis), is found mainly in the Mediterranean Sea.
French jeweler Georges Frédéric Strass created “paste” as an alternative to diamonds during the Georgian era. Leaded glass was cut and polished with a metallic powder until it shimmered brightly like a diamond in the light. These white “diamante” or “strass” stones were wildly popular with the glamorous Parisians, and eventually paste stones were colored to mimic other precious gemstones.
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