Pair of Gold Torpedo Earrings | Intricate Etruscan Revival Detail in 18ct | Italian c.1890
Pair of Gold Torpedo Earrings | Intricate Etruscan Revival Detail in 18ct | Italian c.1890
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Description
A striking pair of Italian earrings dating to around 1900, crafted in rich 18ct gold in the Etruscan Revival style.
Each earring is shaped as a tapered torpedo drop, suspended from a finely detailed cone top adorned with applied petals, coiled wirework, and delicate granulation, all hallmarks of traditional Italian goldsmithing.
The surface decoration is intricate and expressive, with hand-formed rosettes, fluted leaf motifs, and chased details adding depth and rhythm to the design.
The shape is bold, but the details are anything but heavy-handed, each tiny leaf and twisted wire placed with care.
There’s a sense of rhythm to them, a quiet movement, true to the Italian love of gold.
Likely made in Southern Italy, these earrings speak to the romantic historicism of the turn of the century - a time when ancient forms were revived with flair and intention.
And while their roots are historic, they remain effortlessly wearable today - striking, sculptural, and unmistakably chic.
Approx. 5cm long and 1cm at widest point.
This piece is available to purchase online at www.eltonantiquejewellery.com
E L T O N S
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Italian |
| Period | Pre 1900 |
| Materials | Gold |
| Carat for Gold | 18 K |
| Dimensions | approx 5cm long |
| Diameter | approx 1cm at widest point |
Product REF: 4P
