Victorian Revival - Vintage Gold Plated Turquoise Open-Work Filigree Dangly Earrings (VE434)

Victorian Revival - Vintage Gold Plated Turquoise Open-Work Filigree Dangly Earrings (VE434)

$125.00

Victorian Revival - Vintage Gold Plated Turquoise Open-Work Filigree Dangly Earrings. These pretty earrings are crafted from yellow gold plate. The earrings featured two round cabochon turquoise gemstones (simulated), Victorian revival vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The galley on these earrings showcase beautiful turquoise blue gems, which have an open-work filigree type surround. The earrings are for pierced ears, and feature shepherd-hook type locking ear wires. These vintage earrings would make a lovely gift or addition to any vintage jewelry collection.

Comments: Lovely design, and so light weight and comfortable to wear.

The history of simulated turquoise is rooted in the high demand and increasing prices of genuine turquoise, leading to the creation of imitations and enhancements to meet market needs. These include dyed howlite, plastic, resin, and reconstituted turquoise, which are often used to mimic the look of natural turquoise.

As early as 3100 BC, Egyptians used dyed soapstone as a substitute for turquoise, possibly due to supply issues or the need for less expensive materials.

Gold plating, a technique of applying a thin layer of gold to a base metal, has a history in ancient civilizations and evolved through the 19th century with the invention of electroplating by Luigi Brugnatelli.

Measurements: Earrings (Including the ear wires) 31.00 mm x 12.00 mm

Stone Size: Turquoise (Simulated) 4.00 mm each

Weight: 1.57 grams

Condition: Very Good Note: Minimal wear to gold plate.

Origin: Canada

Dare: Circa 1970