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Victorian Almandine Garnet & Chrysolite Shell Earrings

Victorian Almandine Garnet & Chrysolite Shell Earrings

$1,740.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c. 1870

Unusual mid Victorian acorn earrings dating from the 1870s. Each one set with three almandine garnet and two chrysolite stones. Applied floral detailing in the centre and curved edges and line work to give a realistic look of a shell. Small pointed drops hand freely at the bottom with small millegrain detailing. They're beautifully made and crafted in 15 karat gold throughout. 

STONES 

 Almandine Garnet, Chrysolite

MEASUREMENTS 

 2.3 x 1.4cm

WEIGHT 

3.7g (pair) 

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 15k gold

CONDITION 

 Very good 

Victorian Almandine Garnet & Chrysolite Shell Earrings Victorian Almandine Garnet & Chrysolite Shell Earrings Victorian Almandine Garnet & Chrysolite Shell Earrings Victorian Almandine Garnet & Chrysolite Shell Earrings

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