Vintage Maison Gripoix Pate de Verre Poured Turquoise Glass Teardrop Earrings 1940s
£1,220
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An exceptional pair of early French Vintage Maison Gripoix Earrings dating to at least 1940s, possibly earlier. The legendary House of Gripoix played perhaps the greatest role in the rise of bijouterie in the early 20th Century. It began in 1869 when Paris master glass-maker Augustina Gripoix began making replicas of pearls and crystals. Using the pate de verre or glass paste technique, Augustina made her crystals by pouring the melted glass paste into the moulds skipping the furnace step, allowing her to achieve the purity of colour, transparency and shine that has come to be so highly prized and reverred in Gripoix pieces. This simple method for the creation of breathtaking jewels resulted in Royalty and High Society clamouring for Madame Gripoix to create replicas of their fine jewellery in case of robbery or loss and fashionistas asking for new more adventurous jewels to be created to add to their repertoire. And so it is Madame Gripoix and some years later her long lasting partnership with Coco Chanel that elevated faux to new heights. That said, the craftsmanship was undoubtedly second to none and pieces from the House of Gripoix, either from their own line of for the couture Houses such as Chanel, remain highly sought after. This pair of earrings are crafted exquisitely from gilded metal, filled with turquoise glass pates and clear paste accent stones for the framing. There is some very light age related wear to the gripoix glass on the reverse of one earrings with a hairline although the glass remains secure and overall the earrings remain in good vintage condition. 6cm. Please note, owing to the nature of their construction, these earrings will require careful handling when wearing and storing. A real collectors piece of incredible French jewellery heritage that easily passes for wearable couture art.
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My business has been built with love; a love of discovery, a passion for vintage jewellery and a desire to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience. Sourcing the very best vintage jewellery from across the globe, each piece in my collection has been carefully chosen and curated by me so that I can share its unique story with you. Timeless treasures, selected for their superior design, quality and individuality, I have built a collection like no other. Immersed in the wonderful world of antiques from an early age, timeless vintage jewellery has always had a special place in my heart. Forever fascinated by these intricate pieces of wearable art, I feel incredibly lucky to work in an industry that I love; an industry unlike any other. Choosing a vintage jewel is a deeply personal experience. As well as celebrating the very finest design and craftsmanship from the last century, the perfect jewel should express your unique style, and more importantly, get your heart racing. Sitting at the very heart of the brand, my aim is to offer you an experience as wonderful and individual as the jewels in my collection. By choosing to re-wear pieces of art from the last century, we are naturally supporting sustainable fashion. Quite simply, our jewels won’t cost the earth. Lose yourself in our very special vintage collection and fall in love with your perfect jewel.
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