Victorian Shell Drop Earrings cat's eye 17ct total of oval Aquamarines

17ct total of oval Aquamarines

passionately

and white) and modelled in 15 karat yellow gold

An intricate - almost lace-like - web of gold filigree loops and whirls around a central padparadscha sapphire of the most exquisite peachy pink-orange colour

each one featuring a lover's knot at the head

Victorian Shell Drop Earrings cat's eye 17ct total of oval AquamarinesDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A cool pair of antique pique earrings dating from the Victorian period, circa 1870. The main sections, long pointed drops are inlayed with gold floral motifs, further surrounded with an ornate gold border. They dangle freely from pique half orbs each orb set with a gold star. They drop around 2 inches from the ear and remain in lovely antique condition. MEASUREMENTS Drop: 5. 4cm Width: 1. 2cm WEIGHT 4. 6g (pair) MARKS No marks