Parisian Crystal Earrings - The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Parisian Crystal Earrings

	A professional and entrepreneurial class known as the bourgeoisie emerged in 19th-century France. This transformation of social classes was equaled by the dramatic physical changes in Paris itself. The dark, winding streets were replaced with straight, broad boulevards flooded with sunlight by day and gaslight by night. Bourgeoisie and aristocracy alike strolled the parks and sidewalks, embracing a new era of industrial growth, artistic innovation, and social freedom. Throughout the century, many astute French jewelry houses provided jewelry for a professional class eager to participate in the fashion of an increasingly public Parisian lifestyle. Our earrings are based on a necklace by Petiteau, one of the major Parisian jewelers of the 19th century. The original is made of pearl strands and decorated with diamonds set in enameled borders. Produced in cooperation with the Musée des Arts décoratifs, Paris. 24K gold-plated sterling silver, with cubic zirconia and hand-applied enamel. Length 7/16 in. Pierced. Parisian Crystal Earrings 09-069295 Member Price: $49.50 each Non-Member Price: $55.00 each Quantity: