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ANTIQUE #SA1057033

Victorian Pair Of Foil Back Garnet Drop Earrings Tested As 9ct Gold

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Woodbridge Antiques

A beautiful pair of Victorian garnet drop earrings. The rich red gems are perfectly paired with a rose gold setting, which though unmarked, tests as 9ct gold. Each earring has two cut and shaped claw set garnets: a square gem set diagonally as the top with a peardrop suspended below. The reverse of the settings are solid and the gems are foil backed, which enhances the reflective qualities and depth of colour of the rich red garnets.
 
 
 
Gorgeous earrings, wonderful as a special gift.
 
The earrings have simple gold hook fixings for pierced ears.
 
 
 
Measurements: Length: 2 cm Width: 7mm Weight: 1.26 grams for the pair
 
Weights and measurements are approximate.
 
 
 
Condition: there is a tiny pinprick chip to one edge of a square stone near the claw, and light surface marks, commensurate with age.
 
Tested as 9ct gold Period: 1880''s
 
 
 
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Antique SA1057033 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Woodbridge Antiques
Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD