Edwardian Yellow Gold Peridot Earrings
Irene Byrne & Co
These gorgeous Edwardian peridot 9ct yellow gold stud earrings, have the romance of the Edwardian era in the design of early Art Deco très chic. Peridot is a stone that symbolises fertility, creativity, love & protection. They have been converted to studs from screw-ons for that extra security and ease of use.
Circa: 1900s
Design Period: Edwardian
Gemstone: Peridot
Material: 9ct Yellow Gold
Earring Type: Stud and posts have been converted from original screw ons for extra security
Edwardian & Belle Époque Period (1901 - 1910):
Named after the reigning King Edward VII and with notable influences from French Rococo décor, this period was the shortest in antique jewellery history. However, it was during this time that platinum was introduced into the art of jewellery making which changed the way diamonds could be set. The popular jewellery design at the time was the “garland” which flowed on from the Art Nouveau period as it focused on nature but more particularly, on flowers and leaves often arranged in some circular shape. Through the use of milgrain and pierced and engraved metals, the Belle Époque designs gave way to jewellery that mimicked the delicate nature of lace and ribbon with natural pearls and old mine cut diamonds being the material of choice.