Vintage USSR Russian Silver Gilt buying Niello Earrings

Gilded silver niello earrings from the Soviet Union, in very good vintage condition. Hallmarked on each wire.

Niello is a surface decoration of lustrous metallic black tones which has been employed by highly skilled artisans in many cultures since antiquity. Almost always applied to a silver base, it involves creating a black sulfide alloy which is fused by firing onto an engraved or otherwise indented surface to create beautiful contrasting patterns.

Size: The earrings are approximately 3.5cm total drop x 1.1cm wide.

Weight: 3.3g.

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Apologies but we cannot ship to Germany, any orders from Germany will be cancelled and refunded.

Antique boxes pictured are for display only and not included unless specified; your item will come in a new box.

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MORE INFO
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ALTERATIONS
If you see something you like but it's not quite right we can often arrange alterations - ie resizing rings, shortening chains - for a small charge, just message to ask us what's possible!

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SHIPPING
All items are posted out within two working days (and usually the next day) using a tracked and, where available, signed for delivery service. We cannot be held responsible for postage delays or returns arising from customers supplying PO box addresses.

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LAYAWAY
We are happy to arrange payment in instalments (layaway) for items over £100. If you're making an offer and wish to pay by layaway please let us know beforehand. A 30% payment or £100 deposit secures any item, then you can pay the balance in up to three more monthly payments. Just message us to discuss an option which suits you!

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RETURNS
We offer a no-quibble returns policy and are happy to accept returns if you let us know within seven days of receiving your item and ship it back to us within the following seven days via a tracked service. Unless an item is faulty we will subtract postage costs. If in doubt, please ask!