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Sterling silver plique-à-jour snake drop earrings. These exquisite earrings feature a vibrant turquoise colour, beautifully complemented by embossed silver detailing on the body. The intricate marcasite accents on the tail and ear clasps add a touch of elegance and sparkle. These earrings are a unique blend of artistry and sophistication. Pierced ears / butterfly fittings.

Length / including ear clasps: 79 mm. (=7.9 cms. / 3.11”). Length / body of snake: 66 mm. (= 6.6 cms. / 2.6”).

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Plique-à-jour (French for letting in daylight) is a vitreous enamelling technique where the enamel is applied in cells, similar to cloisonné, but with no backing in the final product, so that light can shine through the transparent or translucent enamel. It is in effect a miniature version of stained-glass and is considered very challenging technically. The technique is similar to that of cloisonné, but using a temporary backing that after firing is dissolved by acid or rubbed away. A different technique relies solely on surface tension, for smaller areas.