The first marquise cut was commissioned by King Louis XV, who asked a jeweler to facet a stone such that it resembled the lips of his mistress - Jean Antoinette Poisson, the Marchioness Madame de Pompadour. Hand-crafted 24k gold over sterling silver settings, with European backs. Size: 7/8 Inch.
Jean Antoinette Marquise Citrine Earrings
SKU: F 1003 Z
- Height:
0
7/8
inches
(2.22 cm)
- Earring style: Drop
- Earring back: European (Leverback)
- Metal:
- 24k Yellow Gold Filled over Sterling Silver base
- Stone:
- Condition: New
- Style: Victorian and 19th Century
- Line: Facets Inc
- Designed by: Shashi
Inspired by History
Each unique design in our collection is an original work of art, influenced by a historical piece, artifact, or antique in a Museum or private collection.
Made by Hand
Every beautiful work we craft is hand-made by master artistans - shaped, detailed and embellished using the same age-old techniques as have goldsmiths and lapidaries through the ages.
Materials You Can Feel Good About
Recycled metals. Conflict free diamonds and natural gemstones sourced directly from the mines. We've taken great care to create a supply chain that we feel good about, so you can too.