Antique French 15ct Gold White Sapphire and Onyx Earrings
A pair of exquisite late 19th-century French earrings, these sunburst-inspired treasures are a testament to the elegance and artistic flair of the Belle Époque period. Crafted in warm 15 carat gold, each earring is centred with a scintillating, cushion cut white sapphire framed by a delicate halo of jet-black onyx cabochons.
The striking contrast between the luminous sapphire and the inky onyx lends these earrings a dramatic, almost celestial quality, reminiscent of the midnight sky punctuated by a radiant moon. This interplay of light and shadow was a hallmark of fin-de-siècle design, where jewellery was often imbued with symbolic nuance and romantic expression.
French in origin and likely born in a Parisian atelier, these earrings bear all the hallmarks of a refined, artistic sensibility. The lever-back fittings are a typically continental detail.
To wear these is to wear history: a whisper of a soirée at the Folies Bergère, the rustle of silk gowns beneath gaslight, and the poetry of Baudelaire lingering in the air. As the great Oscar Wilde once said, “One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.” These earrings allow for both.
A captivating choice for collectors and connoisseurs of antique French jewellery.
Weight - 4.8gt
Dimensions - white sapphire measures 5.5mm diameter, starburst setting measures 11.5mm diameter, 13mm drop
Hallmarks - none, gold has been tested
A pair of exquisite late 19th-century French earrings, these sunburst-inspired treasures are a testament to the elegance and artistic flair of the Belle Époque period. Crafted in warm 15 carat gold, each earring is centred with a scintillating, cushion cut white sapphire framed by a delicate halo of jet-black onyx cabochons.
The striking contrast between the luminous sapphire and the inky onyx lends these earrings a dramatic, almost celestial quality, reminiscent of the midnight sky punctuated by a radiant moon. This interplay of light and shadow was a hallmark of fin-de-siècle design, where jewellery was often imbued with symbolic nuance and romantic expression.
French in origin and likely born in a Parisian atelier, these earrings bear all the hallmarks of a refined, artistic sensibility. The lever-back fittings are a typically continental detail.
To wear these is to wear history: a whisper of a soirée at the Folies Bergère, the rustle of silk gowns beneath gaslight, and the poetry of Baudelaire lingering in the air. As the great Oscar Wilde once said, “One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.” These earrings allow for both.
A captivating choice for collectors and connoisseurs of antique French jewellery.
Weight - 4.8gt
Dimensions - white sapphire measures 5.5mm diameter, starburst setting measures 11.5mm diameter, 13mm drop
Hallmarks - none, gold has been tested
A pair of exquisite late 19th-century French earrings, these sunburst-inspired treasures are a testament to the elegance and artistic flair of the Belle Époque period. Crafted in warm 15 carat gold, each earring is centred with a scintillating, cushion cut white sapphire framed by a delicate halo of jet-black onyx cabochons.
The striking contrast between the luminous sapphire and the inky onyx lends these earrings a dramatic, almost celestial quality, reminiscent of the midnight sky punctuated by a radiant moon. This interplay of light and shadow was a hallmark of fin-de-siècle design, where jewellery was often imbued with symbolic nuance and romantic expression.
French in origin and likely born in a Parisian atelier, these earrings bear all the hallmarks of a refined, artistic sensibility. The lever-back fittings are a typically continental detail.
To wear these is to wear history: a whisper of a soirée at the Folies Bergère, the rustle of silk gowns beneath gaslight, and the poetry of Baudelaire lingering in the air. As the great Oscar Wilde once said, “One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.” These earrings allow for both.
A captivating choice for collectors and connoisseurs of antique French jewellery.
Weight - 4.8gt
Dimensions - white sapphire measures 5.5mm diameter, starburst setting measures 11.5mm diameter, 13mm drop
Hallmarks - none, gold has been tested
Things to know
The earrings have been photographed up close to show its detail and craftsmanship. Please read the measurements carefully before you make a purchase.
Each piece in my shop is pre-loved and therefore can show little imperfections from wear. I will always describe the piece as detailed as possible but please keep in mind that you are not purchasing a brand-new item.
All jewellery boxes used in the photos are display only. Your earrings will arrive in a Little Vintage Emporium jewellery box.
