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Victorian Coral Bell 15ct Gold Earrings
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Victorian Coral Bell 15ct Gold Earrings

19th century
Description

An unusual pair of 19th-century gold earrings, each suspending four tiny coral balls and a carved coral bell. The coral is a deep salmon colour (looks a little more red in the photographs) which contrasts beautifully with the high-carat gold. The earring wires are 18-carat gold, the delicately chased spheres and intricate drops are 15-carat gold.

• Condition: The earrings are in excellent antique condition.

• Fixing: Gold ear wires; supplied with tiny silicone keepers which you can pop over the wires for security.

• Era: Victorian.

• Size: Approximately 3.9 x 0.7cm.

• Weight: 2.8g.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.9cm (1.54")
Width
0.7cm (0.28")
Depth
0.7cm (0.28")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA980582
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Description
An unusual pair of 19th-century gold earrings, each suspending four tiny coral balls and a carved coral bell.
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The coral is a deep salmon colour (looks a little more red in the photographs) which contrasts beautifully with the high-carat gold.
The Earring Curator

The earring wires are 18-carat gold, the delicately chased spheres and intricate drops are 15-carat gold.

fig 1. A pair of Victorian 15ct gold drop earrings featuring etched gold spheres suspended from wire hooks, with hanging gold bars, red coral beads, and bell-shaped coral drops.
fig 1. Victorian Coral Bell 15ct Gold Earrings

• Condition: The earrings are in excellent antique condition.

• Fixing: Gold ear wires; supplied with tiny silicone keepers which you can pop over the wires for security.

• Era: Victorian.

• Size: Approximately 3.9 x 0.7cm.

• Weight: 2.8g.

Height
3.9cm (1.54")
Width
0.7cm (0.28")
Depth
0.7cm (0.28")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA980582
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Archive I A pair of Victorian 15ct gold drop earrings featuring etched gold spheres suspended from wire hooks, with hanging gold bars, red coral beads, and bell-shaped coral drops.

Victorian Coral Bell 15ct Gold Earrings

Archive II A pair of Victorian 15ct gold drop earrings featuring etched gold spheres suspended from wire hooks, with hanging gold bars, red coral beads, and bell-shaped coral drops. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian 15ct gold drop earrings featuring etched gold spheres suspended from wire hooks, with hanging gold bars, red coral beads, and bell-shaped coral drops. View III
Archive IV A pair of Victorian 15ct gold drop earrings featuring etched gold spheres suspended from wire hooks, with hanging gold bars, red coral beads, and bell-shaped coral drops. View IV
Archive V A pair of Victorian 15ct gold drop earrings featuring etched gold spheres suspended from wire hooks, with hanging gold bars, red coral beads, and bell-shaped coral drops. View V
Archive VI A pair of Victorian 15ct gold drop earrings featuring etched gold spheres suspended from wire hooks, with hanging gold bars, red coral beads, and bell-shaped coral drops. View VI
Archive VII A pair of Victorian 15ct gold drop earrings featuring etched gold spheres suspended from wire hooks, with hanging gold bars, red coral beads, and bell-shaped coral drops. View VII
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A pair of Victorian 15ct gold drop earrings featuring etched gold spheres suspended from wire hooks, with hanging gold bars, red coral beads, and bell-shaped coral drops.
Victorian Coral Bell 15CT Gold Earrings
Ref: SA980582
A pair of Victorian 15ct gold drop earrings featuring etched gold spheres suspended from wire hooks, with hanging gold bars, red coral beads, and bell-shaped coral drops.
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FAQs

Victorian coral jewellery gained popularity during the mid-to-late 19th century, often featuring carved or shaped natural red and pink coral. Craftsmen paired these organic elements with high-carat gold, hand-engravings, and articulated drop structures.

Earrings from this era were traditionally crafted using 15ct or 18ct yellow gold alongside natural organic gemstones such as coral, jet, and seed pearls. Construction relied on handcrafted wirework, hand-etched spheres, and shepherd hook fittings.

Authentic pieces feature fine hand-engraved details, natural variation in coral texture, and British purity stamps such as 15ct (0.625) marks. Construction elements like hand-formed wire hooks and individual wire link connections also indicate period origin.

Victorian coral drop earrings provide a distinct warm accent when paired with minimalist tailoring, neutral knitwear, or simple evening dresses. The articulated drops create subtle movement that suits both casual daytime and formal attire.

Coral is a porous organic material that must be kept away from water, perfumes, and chemical cleaners. Clean gold elements gently using a soft microfibre cloth and store the earrings in a fabric-lined box to prevent surface friction.
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