Description
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold Pearl Persian Turquoise Earrings – This is a gorgeous pair of antique early turn of the century to 1910s fancy Art Nouveau pearl and turquoise earrings with their original long French hooks still intact. They have been jeweler tested and are Guaranteed solid 14K gold with their original pearls and stones in place. These earrings are quite early and were made by a goldsmith’s hand. You can see the old joints where the original goldsmith applied the old 2 part French hook. (1 piece French hooks are more modern).
Each earring measures 1.12 inches north to south from top of hook on front to bottom of lower pearl dangle. East to west each earrings is just over 1/2″ wide across the gold ribbon setting. The fronts hold beautiful cream white pearls that are 6.5mm each and have good, strong luster with rose’ highlight. All of the pearls are well matched in size and color. The pearl settings contain tiny robins egg Persian turquoise accents that are bezel set and wrap around the perimeter of each pearl. These are very pretty and unusual settings! Combined weight of both earrings is 4.1 grams. Overall condition is original and excellent. No damage or repair. This is a very, very pretty pair of noticeable Art Nouveau earrings for your antique gold jewelry collection!!