IMPERIAL RUSSIAN Faberge Diamond Green Guilloche Enamel 14k Rose Gold Egg Drop Earrings
Rare Circa 1890s IMPERIAL RUSSIAN Faberge Diamond Green Guilloche Enamel 14k Rose Gold Egg Drop Earrings
The Fabergé egg earrings, which were created by imperial court jeweler Carl Fabergé's artisans in the late 19th to early 20th century, a unique and extremely rare a pair, featuring 14K Rose Gold, Diamonds & Green Guilloche Enamel Drops.
In 1886, Fabergé was given an annual commission by Czar Alexander III to produce eggs for the Imperial family. These eggs were intricately designed and crafted using materials such as gold, silver, enamel, precious stones, and semi-precious stones and they become a sensation. EVERYONE wanted them! Not only were these eggs made for the Russian nobility, but also for European elite and Fabergé's own shops.
These exquisite 1890s Russian Imperial Faberge earrings in 14k Rose Gold, crafted with very fine bright green guilloche enamel and old cut diamonds, capturing the timeless elegance of 19th century symbolism. In essence such eggs symbolize life, rebirth, and love. As such they can convey a coded, intimate, and loving message.. These earrings, a testament to Faberge's unparalleled artistry, not only showcase the beauty of the natural world but also carry the rich symbolism and history associated with this enduring icon.
Bows incrusted with 19 Diamonds on top (each earrings): 7- 1.90mm, 12-1.33mm and
4 Diamonds on the drops (each earrings): 1-2.25mm, 3-1.25mm. It's difficult to calculate the weight exactly, approx. 60ctw. Bright, glowing, everything you're looking for from antique diamonds
They have a European kidney bean wire back, extremely secure, the weight is 9.17grams, dimensions: 38mmx 14mm. Thickness 6.23mm
The hallmarks on this pair, such as "56" zolotniks ( 14k - 583 gold) tell us that they were made in Russia during the Imperial Period before the Communists revolted, which resulted in the Revolution of 1917. And the Maker's Mark BC in Cyrillic.
Comes with the original FABERGE jewelry box.
SUPER MINT CONDITION tells us that most likely it was staying in one family without being sold and re-sold.
Provenance: Private Collection from antique dealer in Paris.
TRULY ONE-OF-A-KIND!
Retail Value $8,900.
Russian Jewelry
Russian jewelry has had a checkered history. The history goes back to more than 1000 years. The beauty of Russian jewelry was actually introduced formally during the reign of Peter the Great in 1719. He created what is known as the State Diamond Fund. He decreed that state jewelry was sacrosanct. The Romanov family could add to the Russian jewelry but could not use it for personal gains. Thereafter true to his declaration he and all the imperial heads of the Russian monarchy kept adding to the state jewelry. The pieces were stored by Peter the Great in the Winter Palace of St Petersburg. Thereafter Elizabeth I, her nephew Peter III and his wife Catherine the Great all contributed liberally to the state jewelry that grew progressively. Russian jewelry survived WWI, the revolution of 1917, Russian Civil War and WWII. Despite the loss of a large proportion of the antique Russian jewels , once in a while we still able to find some very nice examples.
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We have personally gathered our collection from individuals, dealers, and estates around the world. We're crazy about Antique & Estate Jewelry and only buy what we love! Since 1999, we have sold to individual clients, antique dealers and customers around the world. We are very proud and excited to be able to offer these beautiful pieces to you!
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