Victorians had a mad love affair with all things Ancient. The passion for ancient history was fueled by archaeological discoveries and written accounts of the exploits of ancient civilizations made this period ripe for revivals of ancient jewelry styles, including a classical revival of Greek and Etruscan styles. An avid search was made for the secret of Etruscan granulation with jeweler Fortunato Pio Castelliani claiming to have found the answer in a remote area of the Apennines. Using his granulation skills and other ancient jewelry techniques, he went on to produce many amazing replicas of the jewels discovered in the excavations of these ancient Greek civilizations. The techniques he learned spread quickly throughout Europe.
Crafted in 22 karat yellow gold, these spectacular hoop earrings look as if they were never worn! Beautifully executed in the Etruscan style, they showcase the artistry and balance so sought after in the genre. Beautiful and wearable, they will become your favorite hoops the minute you put them on!
Details (approximate)
Dimensions: 1 1/16" x 1" each
Weight: 2.75 grams each
Materials: 22K yellow gold
Marks: None
Condition: Pristine Antique condition