The Story
Embodying the "Art for Art’s Sake" philosophy that defined the late 19th century, these exquisite 15k gold and diamond earrings are a quintessential relic of the Aesthetic Movement (c. 1880–1900). During this era, designers rebelled against the heavy, mass-produced industrialism of the mid-Victorian years, turning instead toward the delicate, ethereal beauty of the natural world.
These earrings showcase the movement’s signature openwork scrollwork, featuring hand wrought foliate motifs that create a sense of airy lightness. Each piece is anchored by a bright diamond, hand-set in a buttery yellow gold that was the British standard of the time. Elegant and historically significant, these are more than just jewelry they are a wearable celebration of a period that prioritized pure, unadulterated beauty above all else
The Details
- 15 karat yellow gold
- Modern round brilliant diamond, approximately 0.30 carats, SI1 clarity, J-K color
- Old mine cut diamond, approximately 0.40 carats, SI1 clarity, K-L color
- 3.38 grams
- 1.18 inches length x 0.66 inches width
- 0.75mm width of fish hook
- Approximately 0.93 inches length of fish hook
- Circa 1890, one diamond has been replaced with a modern stone by previous owner. No hallmarks.
Shipping
Domestic Shipping: Insured shipping within the United States is FREE for purchases made from Ashley Zhang Jewelry. We ship all domestic packages via UPS with an adult signature confirmation.
International Shipping: On international orders, the customer is responsible for all additional duties, taxes and/or tariffs that might incur.
All packages shipped by Ashley Zhang Jewelry are fully insured for their purchased price. When your item is ready to ship, an email will be provided containing your tracking information from Parcel Pro. All shipments must be made to a physical address with an adult present to sign for the package. Ashley Zhang Jewelry is not responsible for items damaged or lost during transportation.
Returns
We accept returns or exchanges only on vintage and antique items 7 days after delivery. Items excluded from this policy are rings that have been resized, or any requested modifications. Upon receipt of return, we will issue you a refund minus shipping costs to the original method of payment within 2-5 business days. If your order is above $5,000, we charge a transaction fee (3%), this is the amount our card processor charges us. If your order was international (outside of the USA) we cannot refund duties or customs fees.
We do not offer free return shipping. No exceptions to our return policy. Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
Email us first to determine that your piece is, in fact, returnable.
Email hello@ashleyzhangjewelry.com please write the subject as Order #---- RETURN.
