Ottoman Hürrem Sulṭān 925 Sterling Silver Antique Finish Drop Dangle Earrings in Red and White Cubic Zircon Gift For Mom

Ottoman Hurrem Sultan drops dangle sterling silver earrings in antique finish with red and white cubic zircon. Limited availability. 

Metal:  0.925 Sterling Silver Stamped

Plating: Antique Brass Finish 

Stone: Cubic Zircon

Length: 2 Inch

Width: 1Inch

Back Finding: French Hook

 Style Tip: Chic casual with a formal touch! This earring will take you from day to evening wear with a blink of an eye.  

Style Personality: Antique Chic: You surround yourself with antique things that transport you to that era. You love the charm of antique things because they have a history behind them.

 History of Ottoman Jewelry: The art of Ottoman jewelry making reached its peak in the 16th century. The jewelry designs had to be ornate and colorful which reflected the power and splendor of the Ottomans. Jewelers used a variety of metals and stones leaving their natural characteristics to fashion a piece of jewelry. Ottoman jewelry was designed using motifs from nature such as the tulip, rose, floral bouquet, bird, butterfly, and bee Some of the signature pieces of jewelry worn by the Sultans and their queens and aristocrats of the Ottoman empire are Aigrettes, Signet rings, Pins (brooches for hair and dress). From the 18th century onwards, western trends led to an exaggerated increase in the size of the jewelry.