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Victorian 9ct Gold Teardrop Day-to-night Earrings
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Victorian 9ct Gold Teardrop Day-to-night Earrings

19th century
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Timeless Victorian earrings in a very slightly rosy gold, each formed of three parts: the wires with faceted half-dome fronts; dangling facted teardrops and the shining frames around them. The bottom section can be easily removed to create smaller drops with just the top - the perfect day-to-night earrings.

• Condition: Very good antique condition, one drop has some cosmetic damage on the back, see photos.

• Fixing: Front-fastening ear wires.

• Stamps/hallmarks: None found. Tested as nine-carat gold.

• Era: Estimated Victorian (c.1837-1901).

• Size: 3.2cm total drop from the top of the ear wire. 2.4 x 1cm not including the wires.

• Weight: 1.7g.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 09362704
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Front-fastening wire clasps: wirework hardware preceding modern post or screw fittings.
Faceted hollow drop pendants: light-reflecting stamped work designed for candlelight.
Tiny vent hole on the back: pressure relief for traditional hollow soldering.
Detachable drop suspensions: convertible design for day and evening wear.

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
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1194672
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Description
Timeless Victorian earrings in a very slightly rosy gold, each formed of three parts: the wires with faceted half-dome fronts; dangling facted teardrops and the shining frames around them.
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The bottom section can be easily removed to create smaller drops with just the top - the perfect day-to-night earrings.
The Earring Curator
fig 1. Pair of Victorian 9ct gold drop earrings featuring faceted top beads and suspended teardrops within oval hoops.
fig 1. Victorian 9ct Gold Teardrop Day-to-night Earrings

• Condition: Very good antique condition, one drop has some cosmetic damage on the back, see photos.

• Fixing: Front-fastening ear wires.

• Stamps/hallmarks: None found. Tested as nine-carat gold.

• Era: Estimated Victorian (c.1837-1901).

• Size: 3.2cm total drop from the top of the ear wire. 2.4 x 1cm not including the wires.

• Weight: 1.7g.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09362704
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Front-fastening wire clasps: wirework hardware preceding modern post or screw fittings.
Faceted hollow drop pendants: light-reflecting stamped work designed for candlelight.
Tiny vent hole on the back: pressure relief for traditional hollow soldering.
Detachable drop suspensions: convertible design for day and evening wear.

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
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1194672
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Archive I Pair of Victorian 9ct gold drop earrings featuring faceted top beads and suspended teardrops within oval hoops.

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Pair of Victorian 9ct gold drop earrings featuring faceted top beads and suspended teardrops within oval hoops.
Victorian 9CT Gold Teardrop Day-to-Night Earrings
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9ct Gold, Yellow Gold
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsFaceted beads, Teardrop pendants, Oval hoops, Articulated drops
  • SizeH 3.2 cm (1 in) x W 1 cm (0 in)

These Victorian 9ct gold drop earrings exhibit a warm gold colour and are formed of three articulated parts, including faceted top beads, dangling faceted teardrops, and shining oval hoops around them. The bottom teardrop section removes easily to create smaller drops, offering a versatile day-to-night option with front-fastening ear wires and no stamps or hallmarks found. The pair rests inside an antique box lined with bright blue velvet upholstery and edged with pale blue trim, secured by a small brass clasp at the front. The piece measures 3.2 cm high and 1 cm wide, with one drop exhibiting minor cosmetic damage on the reverse. Today, these earrings can be worn for daily occasions or evening events, adding a traditional Victorian accent to personal attire while serving as a wearable antique.

FAQs

Day-to-night earrings created during the Victorian era feature convertible or articulated components, allowing the wearer to detach or modify the lower drop to switch between subtle daytime attire and elaborate evening wear.

Victorian jewellers frequently used various gold purities, including 9ct, 12ct, 15ct, and 18ct alloys, often incorporating hand-faceted geometric elements, rose gold tones, and hollow-constructed metalwork to reduce weight.

Authentic Victorian pieces typically display period-accurate ear wire construction, Victorian hallmarks or makers marks, evidence of hand-cut faceting, and natural patina consistent with late 19th-century metalwork.

Victorian drop earrings can be paired with modern evening tailoring or layered with contemporary gold studs to provide a focal contrast against modern, minimal attire.

Maintain antique gold jewellery by wiping gently with a soft microfibre cloth and lukewarm water with mild soap, avoiding chemical dips, ultrasonic cleaners, and abrasive compounds that could damage delicate antique joints.
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