Description: This stunning pair of Victorian earrings displays two saphiret cabochons. The round satin glass stones, which have such an ethereal quality, are bezel-set into round, decoratively engraved and scallop-edged frames. The arms of the screw back findings are stamped "1/20-12K.G.F." Saphiret glass was made in Gablonz, Bohemia beginning in the mid-1800s. It was made by mixing gold into sapphire blue glass and resulted in glass that looked brick red to brown but reflected blue. Shortly after the beginning of the 1900s, saphiret was no longer produced because of the increase of gold. Today, true saphiret glass is highly coveted. Condition: Excellent--Please keep in mind photos are highly magnified. One teeny spot smaller than a pinhead, probably an open gas bubble, is from glass production. These were well taken care of for 120+ years. On the backs, there are some green-tinged areas. Approximate measurements: 3/4" diameter, stones--1/2" diameter Shipping includes insurance. ****************************************Payment:Payment expected within two days of purchase.Shipping:Please be sure your shipping address on file with eBay is correct. I will only ship to the address they provide.Buyer to pay for shipping through USPS. I will always combine shipping to save my customers money on postage. Items must be paid for at one time to be included in the same shipment.Shipping occurs usually 24 to 48 hours after payment is received. If you need the item by a certain date, please be sure to let me know.Please note: I have NO control over the U. S. Post Office. I like to save my customers money whenever possible so I offer choices for shipping. However, if you select First Class, Parcel Post, or Media Mail, your delivery time may range from 7 to 14 days. There is a reason those methods cost less than Priority Mail.Terms of Sale:I DESCRIBE ALL ITEMS TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY. Vintage and antique items are NOT new, so do not expect them to be perfect. They are rarely in mint condition, so do not expect them to be mint unless specifically stated. PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION, EXAMINE ALL PHOTOS CAREFULLY, AND E-MAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. All items sold in as-is condition, with no warranties expressed or implied. All sales are final, but in the unlikely event that there is a problem, please contact me before leaving neutral or negative feedback to see if the matter can be resolved.Thank you for viewing my listing.
Price: 299.99 USD
Location: Ramona, California
End Time: 2024-11-21T01:36:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10.5 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Antique: Yes
Type: Earrings
Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
Style: Screwback
Original/Reproduction: Original
