Very Scarce: Antique Emerald Earrings of the Iberian Peninsula

Late 18th Century articulated Iberian emerald earrings of large scale. Vari colored and cut foiled emeralds are set high in the gold mounts ...

Antique Iberian Emerald Earrings, ca. 18th Century A rare pair of antique Iberian - Portuguese earrings in yellow gold and silver, studded wi...

A rare pair of antique Iberian – Portuguese chandelier earrings in yellow gold and silver, studded with Colombian emeralds. Spanish or Portuguese i...

Dazzling pair of museum quality Herring/ Chandelier earrings (collector's item), with electric foiled Emeralds. Inlaid with rose-cut and table-cut diamonds. Superbly preserved, dating from the late 18th century (1780). A set of sparkling flat rose-cut diamonds decorates each earring along with sixteen vibrant step-cut green emeralds. They range in value from 0.15ct (6 emeralds) to 1.20ct (8 emeralds), and total approximately 10ct in both. The galleries have ornate detailing and are fitted with three droppers at the bottom with a hinge in the center to allow them to swing and dance freely. The earrings preserve its original clip hooks and are divided into three bodies, the upper one can be separated and worn independently. Size: Height 80mm (78mm inc. hooks) x Width 23mm x Depth 5.5mm. Metal: Silver/ 18ct Gold (Tested) Stones: Emeralds (Major 6.46mmx 5.38mm, approx. 1.20ct each - 10 carats total), Diamonds (approx. 4ct total). Weight: 43.21g Modern Spain, Portugal and parts of France were once part of the Iberian peninsula- Please note that the earrings are in original condition with the original fittings. Sometimes these earrings are referred as Catalan as they were mainly made in the region at the late 18 cent. Spanish jewellery benefited from the Colombian emerald mines abundant supply by the end of the 18 century. During the eighteenth century, Spain controlled the gold and emerald mines of Colombia and Peru. This wealth of resources resulted in exquisitely fine gem-set gold jewelry. Parures of emeralds, necklaces, stomachers, rings, earrings, etc. were plentiful at the court of Spain. A long gold earring...

Pair of antique 14k gold earrings, each set with approx. 0.43ct Colombian emerald ( stones measure approx. 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.5mm), surrounded wit...

Antique 18th century Iberian emerald demi-parure composed by earrings and brooch/pendant in yellow gold, with Spanish hallmarks and accompanied by fitt...

Pair of antique Iberian 14k gold earrings, set with amethyst gemstones. Earrings are 3 5/8" long . Tested 14k. Weight - 35.5 grams.

A stunning pair of antique Iberian earrings featuring a long cascade of spessartine garnets mounted in yellow gold. Made in Portugal, circa 18...

A breathtaking pair of earrings made in the Iberian peninsula in the early Georgian (ca1730s) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, these stunning earrings each begin with a surmount featuring a square cut emerald in a rub-over bezel setting. The emeralds are surrounded by a radiating textured frame lined with scrolling details at the top and bottom of the surmount. Hanging below is a textured pear shaped drop frame holding a rectangle cut emerald in a rub-over bezel, accented with more scrolling detailing. These earrings are absolutely gorgeous and frame the face beautifully as the emerald facets catch the light. Worn with a hidden hinged earring wire, this magnificent pair is a perfect example of Iberian jewelry...

Dramatic chandelier earrings created in the 1800s. They are made of 14 karat (tested) yellow gold and silver. Measurements: 3 ½” x ¾” (9 x 2 cm)....