Gothic Revival Earrings

Our Berlin iron gothic revival earrings were made in the early part of the nineteenth century and are a wonderful example of historic jewelry. Berlin Iron was first made between 1806-1812, around the time of the Napoleonic Wars, when wealthy Germans were asked to surrender their gold and precious gems for the war effort, in exchange for the delicate and beautifully crafted Berlin iron jewelry. Some of the larger pieces even bore the inscription "Gold gab Ich fur eisen"- "Gold I gave for iron". After Napolean absconded with the casting molds on his march on Berlin, France began to make Berlin Iron too. The process of making Berlin iron began with molding wax which was pressed into impressions, into which the molten iron was poured. The pieces were then hand finished with black lacquer. The strongest visual effect was created when the black jewelry was worn against pale skin. Not surprisingly, Berlin Iron was frequently worn as mourning jewelry as well. After 1815, the neo-classical designs of earlier Berlin ironwork...

Retro Onyx Diamond Clip Earrings Gothic Jet Black Natural Onyx .12ct Natural Round Cut Diamonds G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14Kt. yellow gold. 12.2 G...

Gothic / Spanish Revival / Stud Bead Deco Huggies Measurements of Earrings: .58 Inch (Front to back) .27 inch wide. 7.1 grams / 14kt. white gold Earrings are gorgeous made

1950s Coordinating large black lucite flower brooch with jet black glass flower earrings in Japaned setting. Clip backs.

A pair of Antique 15 karat gold earrings. The articulated earrings are designed in Gothic Revival motif as an inverted cone with fringe and drop. The earrings are additionally deco...

Rare 1980s, Jean Paul Gaultier Paris, signed clip on earrings. Long dangling shape with gorgeous carved and see thru silvered metal topped with red, orange and pistachio green enamel...