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1870s Victorian 14k Gold and Hand Carved Coral Earring and Brooch Set
Regular price $ 1,000.00 Save $ -1,000.00In Victorian times, wearing coral jewelry was thought to promote good health and longevity, which is why it was frequently worn by children. Acorns, in particular, were thought to symbolize fertility, immortality and strength. Put those together and this becomes one powerfully symbolic set!
This matching earring and brooch set is truly magnificent. As intricate as it is beautiful, each piece of coral has been hand carved and heavily detailed. From the rippled edges of the leaves to the acorn cupule scales, the impeccable craftsmanship of these pieces is even more spectacular in person.
Both the brooch and the earrings are set in 14k gold, which has been professionally tested and verified. Brooch closes with the traditional Victorian C clasp. The bottom portion of the brooch swivels and has movement, which was a common and popular feature for jewelry of the era.
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Measurements:
Brooch:
Width: 2"
Height: 2"
Earrings:
Length: 2"
Condition: Very Good
Brooch is missing 4 pieces, which is only noticeable if you are studying it from the back. One earring is missing a leaf at the top and the other has a chipped leaf on the bottom. None of these flaws detract from the beauty and rarity of this piece. Priced accordingly.
DAZZLING Vintage 1890s Victorian 18k Gold and Blue Enamel Guilloche Floral Studs with Old Mine Cut Diamonds // Estate Jewelry //Fine Jewelry
Regular price $ 2,198.00 Save $ -2,198.00These Victorian era studs are a vibrant and beautiful example of Art Nouveau design at its finest!
Crafted in a brilliant blue enamel with a guilloche pattern and set in 18k gold, each stud has a gold flower that is set with 11 old mine cut diamonds (22 diamonds in the pair). Each stud has a ring at the top, which would make them easy to turn into earrings if desired. It was quite popular for jewelry of the time to convert into other pieces (brooch to pendant; studs to earrings) to make the item more versatile and wearable.
Unlike the machine-cut South African diamonds found in jewelry today, old mine cut diamonds hailed from India and each diamond was hand carved making no two cuts exactly alike. This process was popular until the early 1900s.
Both the diamonds and the gold have been professionally tested and verified.
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MEASUREMENTS
Width: 3/8"
Height: 5/8"
Condition: Excellent
