Regency petal lace pearl earrings by Emma Calvert
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Capturing the opulent elegance of 18th-century textiles in precious metal, these exquisite drop earrings showcase delicate freshwater pearls and textures of historical lace preserved in gleaming gold-plated silver.
Award-winning jewellery designer Emma Calvert was invited to explore the Museum's archive at V&A East Storehouse with Susan North, V&A Curator of Fashion, 1550-1800.
The result is a unique collection created especially for the V&A shop, inspired by the Regency court dresses and the elaborate passementerie found on bearing cloths. Rococo ruffles are combined with the intricate patterns of metallic lace, creating pieces of wearable history.
Expertly crafted in the designer's studio in Dorset in small batches, each piece in this collection is made using the traditional lost wax casting technique, preserving historical ribbons and lace by casting them in gold-plated recycled silver.
"It was an honour to be guided by Susan through the V&A archive. Her depth of knowledge revealed the material stories, bringing the textiles to life. Beyond the grand gowns - it was the incredible details in the embroidery, the tiny stitches, the swirl of the ruffles, the way metallic thread caught the light even after two centuries - that I was drawn to. I wanted to give these textile moments a new, permanent form with a distinct modern aesthetic.”
– Emma Calvert
Author/Artist/Designer
Emma CalvertDimensions
2.5cm drop (0.9in)
Composition
Freshwater pearls, 23kt gold-plated recycled sterling silver, two microns plating
Colour
Gold
White
Product code
171203
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Emma Calvert
British jeweller Emma Calvert explores the creative potential of textiles, transforming antique ribbons and fabric into modern treasures. Working from her studio on the Dorset coast, she creates sculptural pieces by imprinting vintage ribbon into wax, casting in recycled sterling silver, and gold-plating to accentuate the intricate woven patterns.