The Regent Clip Earrings feature vintage Preciosa crystal red and gold lion intaglio cabochons.

 Intaglio is a technique in which an image is carved or engraved into gemstone, crystal, or other material. It is, essentially, a cameo in reverse. It was quite useful in centuries past, when designs were carved into the tops of rings and used to make a raised image in soft wax in order to seal a letter.

 The intaglio cabochons in these earrings are from the 1990s. The images are carved into the backs of the cabochons and hand-painted. This gives the images a three-dimensional quality when viewed from the front. The cabochons have smooth domed tops and the colors remain vibrant. In certain light, you will see some slight differences in the shininess of the background paint, but they do not detract from the beauty of these earrings, and they are not unusual in vintage intaglios (please see photos).

 The cabochons are set in bright brass settings with bright brass, fittingly regal, scroll drops.

 Size of cabochon: 25mm X 18mm oval (1 inch long and 3/4 inch wide)

Total length of earring: 2-3/4 inches

Total width of earring: just under 1 inch

Clips: gold-plated

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