Rialto Split Drop Earrings are contemporary sterling silver post earrings with a dollop of Guilloche pizzazz that dangles and catches the light beautifully.

Guilloche, or Engine Turning, is a handcrafted process utilizing a manual machine to put engraved lines, designs, and patterns into metal. Though the technique has its roots in ancient times, the machines used today, most built before WWI, have their origins in 18^th century France and Switzerland. Brought into mainstream culture by Breguet in the 18^th century and Faberge in the 19^th century, the decoration on silver objects, such as cigarette cases and belt buckles, was extremely popular during the 1920s Art Deco era.

1 5/8” height x 3/4” width silver earrings