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Victorian Gold Turquoise and Pearl Drop Earrings
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Victorian Gold Turquoise and Pearl Drop Earrings

1900 - 1920
Description

Dainty antique drops with polished blue and green turquoise cabochons and tiny natural split pearls set in rich gold bezels.

• Condition: The earrings are in very good antique condition, there is some evidence of historic repair at the back.

• Fixing: Ear wires, supplied with tiny silicone "keepers" to pop on the ends for security.

• Era: Estimated late Victorian to early Edwardian (c.1900s).

• Size: 2cm drop from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the drops. The turquoises measure approximately 0.5cm across.

• Weight: 1.6g.

Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these Victorian Turquoise Drop Earrings to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 08411712
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Rub-over collet settings with closed backs: jewellery work around 1900.
Colour difference across the turquoise cabochons: natural stone mellowing with age.
Hand-formed wire drop connections: typical of late 19th and early 20th century benchwork.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
0.5cm (0.20")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1058816
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Description
Dainty antique drops with polished blue and green turquoise cabochons and tiny natural split pearls set in rich gold bezels.
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• Condition: The earrings are in very good antique condition, there is some evidence of historic repair at the back.
The Earring Curator
fig 1. A pair of Victorian gold drop earrings with pearl accents and turquoise cabochons, resting inside a velvet presentation box.
fig 1. Victorian Gold Turquoise and Pearl Drop Earrings

• Fixing: Ear wires, supplied with tiny silicone "keepers" to pop on the ends for security.

• Era: Estimated late Victorian to early Edwardian (c.1900s).

• Size: 2cm drop from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the drops. The turquoises measure approximately 0.5cm across.

• Weight: 1.6g.

Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these Victorian Turquoise Drop Earrings to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08411712
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Rub-over collet settings with closed backs: jewellery work around 1900.
Colour difference across the turquoise cabochons: natural stone mellowing with age.
Hand-formed wire drop connections: typical of late 19th and early 20th century benchwork.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
0.5cm (0.20")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1058816
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Archive I A pair of Victorian gold drop earrings with pearl accents and turquoise cabochons, resting inside a velvet presentation box.

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Archive II A pair of Victorian gold drop earrings with pearl accents and turquoise cabochons, resting inside a velvet presentation box. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian gold drop earrings with pearl accents and turquoise cabochons, resting inside a velvet presentation box. View III
Archive IV A pair of Victorian gold drop earrings with pearl accents and turquoise cabochons, resting inside a velvet presentation box. View IV
Archive V A pair of Victorian gold drop earrings with pearl accents and turquoise cabochons, resting inside a velvet presentation box. View V
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A pair of Victorian gold drop earrings with pearl accents and turquoise cabochons, resting inside a velvet presentation box.
Victorian Gold Turquoise and Pearl Drop Earrings
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A pair of Victorian gold drop earrings with pearl accents and turquoise cabochons, resting inside a velvet presentation box.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGold, Turquoise, Pearl
  • ColourGold, Turquoise, Cream
  • MotifsCabochon settings, Pearl accents, Drop design, Wire hooks
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 0.5 cm (0 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

These Victorian drop earrings are a refined example of Edwardian-era jewellery, presented here resting upon deep plum velvet inside a hinged jewellery box fitted with a brass-coloured metal hinge and clasp. Each piece suspends a polished blue and green turquoise cabochon beneath a tiny natural split pearl, set securely within rich gold bezels and supported by simple ear wires. The construction displays historic repairs at the rear alongside the smooth rounded forms of the stones and metalwork. Measuring 2 cm high, 0.5 cm wide, and 0.5 cm deep, these dainty drops suit formal wear or everyday accessorising when added to a jewellery collection. They offer a subtle nod to historic design motifs and work well stored on a dressing table tray or within a vintage trinket box in a contemporary bedroom.

FAQs

Victorian jewellery frequently incorporated natural turquoise cabochons and seed pearls, which held symbolic meanings such as remembrance and purity during the nineteenth century. These gemstones were traditionally set by hand into yellow gold using bezel or collet settings.

Victorian drop earrings were predominantly crafted from solid yellow gold, ranging from 9ct to 18ct purity, and featured natural opaque or organic gemstones including turquoise, coral, and pearls.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display hand-worked metalwork, collet gemstone mounts, and original wire hooks. Additionally, genuine antique turquoise often exhibits subtle tonal colour shifts due to age and exposure to natural elements.

Victorian gold and turquoise drop earrings offer a distinct accent colour that contrasts effectively against neutral modern tailoring, evening attire, or layered contemporary gold jewellery.

Turquoise and pearls are porous organic materials sensitive to water, cosmetics, and household chemicals. Clean them strictly using a dry, soft cloth and store them in a lined presentation box away from direct light and damp conditions.
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