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Paris Nights - Vintage French 'Crésor' Gold Plated Black Onyx Enamel Eiffel Tower Tie Bar & Cufflink Set Including The Original Box. This set is crafted from gold plate over metal. This set features, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This wonderful set consists of a tie bar and matching cufflinks, which showcase the eiffel tower, and beautiful black enamel as the backdrop. The wonderful vintage set would make a great addition to any gents jewelry collection.

History: Although the exact origins are unknown, the art of enameling has been practiced since ancient times. Excavations on Cyprus – in the Mediterranean – in the 1950s unearthed the earliest known examples of cloisonné enameled jewelry, dating from the 13th and 11th century BC.

The technology behind gold plated jewelry is credited to Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli. In 1805, he discovered the process for electroplating. It was quickly adopted for jewelry styles, with many Victorian jewelry pieces using gold plating.

The Eiffel Tower was initially built to serve as the entrance gateway to the International Exposition of 1889 as well as a testament to French industrial ingenuity. It has since come to represent the distinct character of the city of Paris.

Measurements: Tie Bar 51.00 mm x 14.50 mm Cufflinks 14.50 mm round

Weight: 10.80 grams

Condition: Very Good Note: Fine age related marks on protective surfaces seen under magnification. This does not take away the beauty of the pieces what-so-ever due to the fact that it is difficult to see.

Origin: France. Paris

Date: 1950s

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