Chinese Export Gilt Silver Filigree and Enamel Earrings with Carnelian Cabochons (12 g)

$125.00
A charming pair of Chinese silver earrings, finely worked in pierced filigree and decorated with colorful enamel and warm reddish-orange carnelian cabochons. Each earring centers upon an oval, bezel-set carnelian cabochon, surrounded by an intricate gilt silver filigree framework with enamel decoration. The combination of translucent red-orange stone, gold-colored silver, and brightly colored enamel is characteristic of the highly ornamental Chinese export jewelry produced for the Western market during the late Qing and Republican-era periods. The earrings retain their original clip-on fittings, making them particularly practical for wear without pierced ears. The fine openwork silver construction is light and delicate despite the elaborate appearance, while the gilt surface provides an attractive contrast to the carnelian and enamel. The carnelian cabochons have pleasing natural variations in color and translucency, and the stones are securely held within their surrounding bezels. The earrings have a total weight of approximately 12 grams. Chinese export silver jewelry of this type was produced in a variety of forms, with filigree, enamel, and semiprecious stones frequently combined to create colorful and highly decorative pieces. Comparable examples of Chinese export earrings are found with both clip and screw-back fittings and with carnelian cabochons set into gilt silver filigree work. A handsome and wearable pair of Chinese export earrings with considerable visual appeal and the distinctive workmanship of traditional Chinese silver filigree. Weight: approximately 12 grams. Please see other silver jewelry here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSilver?section_id=16957559 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
A charming pair of Chinese silver earrings, finely worked in pierced filigree and decorated with colorful enamel and warm reddish-orange carnelian cabochons. Each earring centers upon an oval, bezel-set carnelian cabochon, surrounded by an intricate gilt silver filigree framework with enamel decoration. The combination of translucent red-orange stone, gold-colored silver, and brightly colored enamel is characteristic of the highly ornamental Chinese export jewelry produced for the Western market during the late Qing and Republican-era periods. The earrings retain their original clip-on fittings, making them particularly practical for wear without pierced ears. The fine openwork silver construction is light and delicate despite the elaborate appearance, while the gilt surface provides an attractive contrast to the carnelian and enamel. The carnelian cabochons have pleasing natural variations in color and translucency, and the stones are securely held within their surrounding bezels. The earrings have a total weight of approximately 12 grams. Chinese export silver jewelry of this type was produced in a variety of forms, with filigree, enamel, and semiprecious stones frequently combined to create colorful and highly decorative pieces. Comparable examples of Chinese export earrings are found with both clip and screw-back fittings and with carnelian cabochons set into gilt silver filigree work. A handsome and wearable pair of Chinese export earrings with considerable visual appeal and the distinctive workmanship of traditional Chinese silver filigree. Weight: approximately 12 grams. Please see other silver jewelry here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSilver?section_id=16957559 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP