Antique 18k Yellow Gold and Seed Pearl Chandelier Earrings, A Pair

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Step into the timeless elegance of antique jewelry with these 18K Gold and Pearl Chandelier Earrings, dating from the late … Read more Step into the timeless elegance of antique jewelry with these 18K Gold and Pearl Chandelier Earrings, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, Continental origin. Handcrafted in luxurious 18K gold, these earrings feature a circular filigree disc centerpiece, richly detailed with hand-twisted wirework and open scroll motifs, showcasing the artistry and precision of early handmade jewelry.

Delicately adorned with seed pearls at the center and outer edges, the earrings are completed with multiple articulated gold dangles that catch the light with every movement, adding gentle shimmer and graceful fluidity.

Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, tested

Gemstones: Seed Pearls

Weight: 8.21g (5.28 dwt)

Dimensions: Length 1.5 inches Width 1.0 inch

Occasions & Styling
These antique chandelier earrings bring timeless sophistication to:

Formal occasions and weddings

Cocktail parties or evening galas

Museum, gallery, and collector events

Editorial and runway-inspired daily wear

Trending Fashion:
Chandelier earrings are currently featured on runways by Valentino, Dior, and Chanel, where heritage and modern styling blend seamlessly. Style these with:

Flowing silk dresses for evening elegance

A crisp white shirt and jeans for an elevated daytime look

Tailored blazers, embracing the current trend of statement earrings as the focal accessory

History of Early Handmade Filigree Jewelry
Filigree jewelry has roots stretching back thousands of years, with its late 19th and early 20th-century European revival showcasing exceptional hand craftsmanship. Artisans meticulously twisted fine gold wires into lace-like patterns, often creating openwork scrolls, flowers, and geometric designs. This labor-intensive process resulted in one-of-a-kind pieces, each with subtle variations that highlight the human touch behind every curve and coil.

Early handmade filigree jewelry is celebrated for:

Its lightweight yet bold visual presence

The rarity of pieces retaining pristine condition

Artistic value that modern machine-made jewelry cannot replicate

Why Collect Antique Gold & Pearl Jewelry?
Antique 18K gold retains enduring investment value while offering sustainable luxury, and seed pearls add a soft, organic glow prized in heirloom-quality pieces. These earrings represent wearable history, bringing the refinement of the past into contemporary style.

Add these rare, romantic chandelier earrings to your collection, honoring the lost art of hand-twisted filigree craftsmanship while elevating your modern wardrobe. See less