Victorian Pretty 9ct Gold Buckle and Lucky Shamrock Earrings

Name: Victorian Pretty 9ct Gold Buckle and Lucky Shamrock Earrings
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1177709
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Corvidae Antique

Description

Pretty antique drop earrings in nine-carat gold, featuring tiny gold shamrocks and an intricately hand-engraved buckled belt design. To the Victorians the belt buckle symbolised eternity, loyalty, strength and protection. It represents the binding love between the giver and the wearer, and also a love ever-lasting as the loop has no beginning and no end. It was often used on Victorian betrothal and wedding jewellery, as well as in mourning jewellery as a mark of respect, remembrance and enduring love.

SIZE: Approximately 4.5cm from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the drop x 1.1cm wide.

WEIGHT: 1.7g.

MATERIALS: Nine-carat (375) gold.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None. The gold has been tested to confirm it is at a minimum nine carat.

CONDITION: In excellent antique condition.

ERA: Victorian (c.1837-1901).

Physical Dimensions

Height

4.5cm (1.77")

Width

1.1cm (0.43")

Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1177709

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Description

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It represents the binding love between the giver and the wearer, and also a love ever-lasting as the loop has no beginning and no end.

Corvidae Antique

It was often used on Victorian betrothal and wedding jewellery, as well as in mourning jewellery as a mark of respect, remembrance and enduring love.