Product Description
These Sapphire Crystal Sterling Silver Drop Earrings are inspired by a c. 1763 portrait of Anne Fairchild Bowler (Mrs. Metcalf Bowler) by artist John Singleton Copley. The dangle earrings, featuring deep blue crystal stones that glisten and shimmer like sapphires, frame the face beautifully and are picture-perfect at any angle. A wonderful choice for re-enactors seeking a documented set of 18th-century reproduction earrings and for anyone who wants to add timeless, elegant charm to their wardrobe. Makes an excellent gift. Designed for and sold exclusively at Colonial Williamsburg retail stores.
Features
- Sapphire blue crystal stones
- Reproduction earrings inspired by an 18th-century portrait of Anne Fairchild Bowler (Mrs. Metcalf Bowler) by artist John Singleton Copley
- Sterling silver settings with leverback wire hook closures
- Drop measures 3/4"L
- A Colonial Williamsburg retail shops exclusive!
Product Care
Polish with a dry silver cloth.
Inspiration
Our sapphire crystal jewelry collection was inspired by a c. 1763 portrait of Anne Fairchild Bowler (Mrs. Metcalf Bowler) by artist John Singleton Copley, currently in the collections of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. The painting features an elegantly dressed 18th-century woman wearing a large blue sapphire pendant. The necklace worn by our gentle lady could have been made with genuine sapphires, or it may have been "paste" jewelry. Paste jewelry was made with glass or crystal stones set in a foil backing. These faux pieces glistened beautifully in the candlelight, just like real sapphires, only at a more affordable price.
