Earring (one of a pair)

Girandole style earrings with five oval shaped coque de perle, a pearl-like stone that is cut from the Indian nautilus shell and is similar to a blister pearl. One of the gold attachments is broken.

Credit Line

The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection

Earring (one of a pair)

  • English, about 1780
England
Dimensions
6 x 4.8 x .9 cm (2 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 3/8 in.)
Medium or Technique
Gold metal and coque de perle
Classification
Jewelry / Adornment
Accession Number
43.2122a
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