Essex Jewelry and Antiques

Stunning Elizabeth Locke 18k Gold Intaglio Carved Venetian Glass Earrings

$3,617.00

Presented is a beautiful pair of signed Elizabeth Locke earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, Venetian glass, and labradorite. Each earring is bezel set with a hand carved Venetian glass intaglio scene of Daniel in the lion's den, above a round cabochon of labradorite in a decorative granulated setting. The intaglios are skillfully carved and nicely detailed, done in attractive sea-green glass set over mother of pearl, which shines through the glass and makes an appealing shadow effect with the carved scene. The intaglio measures about 13.25 by 10.5 millimeters, while the gemstone cabochons measure about 4 millimeters in diameter. The settings are done in a striking archaistic hand hammered finish, and are quite solid and heavy weight, all 18 karat gold. The earrings have clip style backs with retractable posts, suitable for wear with pierced or unpierced ears.

This pair of earrings is in excellent condition. The intaglios and labradorite cabochons are well set, with no chips. The clip backs have good strong spring mechanisms. There are no breaks, and no repairs.

The earrings are stamped 18k, nitric acid tested and guaranteed, as well as the maker's mark for Elizabeth Locke.

Each earring measures about 3/4 of an inch by 7/8 of an inch.

The total weight for the pair is 16.8 grams. -jm