{"product_id":"austrian-ruby-emerald-flower-earrings-18ct-sterling-silver-c-1850","title":"Austrian Ruby \u0026 Emerald Flower Earrings | 18ct \u0026 Sterling Silver | c.1850","description":"\u003cp\u003eExceptional Continental European earrings, likely Austrian, circa 1850 — a true homage to naturalism, contemporary with the jewels of Empress Sisi, and remarkably modern in feeling for their age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlooming ruby flowers are set with early cut emeralds nestled into the foliage, a combination that would have been genuinely avant-garde for its moment. The rubies show no evidence of heat treatment, placing them firmly among the finest quality of their kind, and earrings of this naturalistic sophistication from this period are scarce to encounter. A savvy previous custodian added omega backs at some point in their history, allowing them to sit beautifully and perkily on the ear — a thoughtful update that makes them entirely wearable today. At 1.35 inches and 10.27 grams each, they have real presence without being heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continental European, likely Austrian, c. 1850\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver, 18ct gold backs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubies (no evidence of heat treatment); early cut emeralds in foliage motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.35\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.27g per earring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega backs added (later, well-executed addition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent historical condition. Have a close look at the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips fully insured, signature required via UPS from our NYC office. Full historical certification and appraisal services available upon request — beautiful documented paperwork inclusive of photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Curio NYC | Fine Historical Jewels | Brooklyn, New York, Paris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Curio NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52223556583655,"sku":"TCN-VIC-006","price":6895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/6888\/8123\/files\/IMG_2172.heic?v=1781802961","url":"https:\/\/thecurio.nyc\/products\/austrian-ruby-emerald-flower-earrings-18ct-sterling-silver-c-1850","provider":"Curio Incorporated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}