There is a lot to learn from these earrings today! These vintage Delft filigree earrings are made of 835 silver which is the purity hallmark of European silver, meaning it consists of 83.5 percent pure silver (the remaining 16.5 percent consists of copper). In jewelry, filigree is the delicate art of interweaving precious metals to create beautifully intricate designs, and has been used since ancient times in Greece, Egypt, India and Europe.
Finally, Delft is a style blue and white, tin glazed pottery (although it can come in a variety of bright colors) made since the 17th century by several companies throughout Holland, England, Germany, and even Asia. Royal Delft, located in Delft, Holland, is the last of the traditional producers of Delft porcelain today, and they have been in business since 1653, started by David Anthonisz van der Pieth.
Feel free to contact me if you are interested in purchasing this piece. Questions, comments, and additional information are always appreciated. My online shop on http://www.ebay.com/ is coming soon.
Thank you to the following website(s) for the historical content of this blog post:
WikiAnswers. Retrieved 2/2/2011 from http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_835_silver_means
Silver Filigree. Retrieved 2/2/2011 from http://silverfiligree.co.uk/filligree.aspx
Just Glass Online. Retrieved 2/2/2011 from http://www.justglass-online.com/collectibles/royal-delft-collectibles.html
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