{"title":"Victorian Jewelry","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"victorian-silver-pietra-dura-demi-parure-pendant-earrings-set","title":"Victorian Silver Pietra Dura Demi Parure Pendant Earrings Set","description":"Some jewels feel as though they were gathered from a grand tour of Europe, carrying with them memories of sunlit galleries, marble palaces, and artisans whose skills bordered on the miraculous. This charming Victorian suite showcases the enduring beauty of pietra dura, the centuries old art of creating pictures from carefully cut pieces of stone. Against a rich black ground, delicate blossoms unfurl in shades of soft pink, white, green, and turquoise, each petal and leaf individually shaped and fitted together with astonishing precision. The result is both jewelry and miniature artwork, preserving a bouquet that will never fade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandcrafted in about 1870, this three piece suite comprises a pendant and matching pair of earrings mounted in silver and housed in its original fitted presentation box. The pendant measures 56.5 millimeters north to south including the bail, 33 millimeters across, and 6.5 millimeters deep, weighing 17 grams. Each earring measures 29 millimeters north to south, 21 millimeters across, and 3.5 millimeters deep, weighing 2.95 grams. The suite is unmarked and has been tested as silver. The original box measures 1.25 inches high, 4.5 inches wide, and 3 inches deep, and weighs 69.5 grams. Each piece features finely executed pietra dura floral inlay set against polished black stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePietra dura originated in Florence during the Renaissance and remained highly sought after throughout the nineteenth century, particularly among travelers returning from Italy with treasured souvenirs. Complete matching suites are increasingly difficult to find, especially when accompanied by their original fitted box. This delightful set offers not only remarkable craftsmanship but also a tangible connection to the romance of Victorian travel and collecting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI offer free layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. We ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem id: 3TA27034VA","brand":"Antiquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48443125924094,"sku":"3TA27034VA","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/8377\/files\/Victorian_Silver_Pietra_Dura_Demi_Parure_Pendant_Earrings_Set.jpg?v=1782413757"},{"product_id":"victorian-french-fix-long-guard-chain-gold-filled-necklace","title":"Victorian French FIX Long Guard Chain Gold Filled Necklace","description":"There is an effortless elegance to a long guard chain, the kind of jewelry that transforms entirely depending on how it is worn. Doubled at the neck, draped low over silk, wrapped around the wrist, or paired with a treasured locket, these chains were the quietly luxurious staples of a well dressed woman's wardrobe at the turn of the century. This example is especially lovely, with its rhythmic alternating links creating a graceful visual movement that feels both delicate and substantial at once. The warm rosy tone has that mellow richness only old French fix jewelry seems to acquire over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandcrafted in France around 1900, this antique French fix long guard chain measures an impressive 56 inches in length and weighs 36.73 grams. The chain bears an indistinct French hallmark. Crafted in fix, a high quality French rolled gold process over metal, the necklace was designed to provide the beauty and warmth of gold while remaining durable enough for everyday elegance. The alternating twisted and curb links give the chain wonderful texture and flexibility, allowing it to drape beautifully whether worn as a long guard chain, layered necklace, watch chain, or paired with a favorite pendant or locket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a reason pieces like this never truly go out of style. They possess a versatility modern jewelry often lacks, equally at home layered with contemporary pieces or worn alone as a subtle statement of old world sophistication. One can easily imagine this chain accompanying its original owner through decades of changing fashions, always remaining chic. Elegant, versatile, and distinctly French, it is a wonderful example of the enduring appeal of antique long guard chains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI offer free layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. We ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem id: CN0925907V","brand":"Victoria Sterling Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48443160264958,"sku":"CN0925907V","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/8377\/files\/Victorian_French_FIX_Long_Guard_Chain_Gold_Filled_Necklace.jpg?v=1782416326"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.victoriasterlingjewelry.com\/collections\/victorian-jewelry.oembed","provider":"Victoria Sterling","version":"1.0","type":"link"}