Victorian 14 Karat Repoussé Gold Almandine Garnet Leaf Earrings
14 karat (XRF tested) reddish purple Garnet Leaf design earrings.
The garnets are almandine variety and show a stunning hues of red and purple. The earrings are stamped out leaf design with a shepherds hook style post.
The earrings measures 1.75 inches without the hook (2 inch with) and 1/2 inch at the widest point. The earrings weigh about 3.8 grams total. They are nicely fitted and light and comfortable on the ear but still make a big statement of luxury.
Repoussé is a decorative technique used from ancient times to Victorian times whereby three-dimensional relief designs are formed by raising the metal from the reverse. This is accomplished using hand punches and hammers on metal that has been placed into a bed of something that will yield to pressure, such as pitch.
14 karat (XRF tested) reddish purple Garnet Leaf design earrings.
The garnets are almandine variety and show a stunning hues of red and purple. The earrings are stamped out leaf design with a shepherds hook style post.
The earrings measures 1.75 inches without the hook (2 inch with) and 1/2 inch at the widest point. The earrings weigh about 3.8 grams total. They are nicely fitted and light and comfortable on the ear but still make a big statement of luxury.
Repoussé is a decorative technique used from ancient times to Victorian times whereby three-dimensional relief designs are formed by raising the metal from the reverse. This is accomplished using hand punches and hammers on metal that has been placed into a bed of something that will yield to pressure, such as pitch.
14 karat (XRF tested) reddish purple Garnet Leaf design earrings.
The garnets are almandine variety and show a stunning hues of red and purple. The earrings are stamped out leaf design with a shepherds hook style post.
The earrings measures 1.75 inches without the hook (2 inch with) and 1/2 inch at the widest point. The earrings weigh about 3.8 grams total. They are nicely fitted and light and comfortable on the ear but still make a big statement of luxury.
Repoussé is a decorative technique used from ancient times to Victorian times whereby three-dimensional relief designs are formed by raising the metal from the reverse. This is accomplished using hand punches and hammers on metal that has been placed into a bed of something that will yield to pressure, such as pitch.