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Victorian Gold Garnet Pearl Cluster Earrings
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Victorian Gold Garnet Pearl Cluster Earrings

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · The Earring Curator
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Description

Beautiful antique gold earrings, each in the form of a pearl halo surrounding a deep red garnet in sunburst-shaped setting.

• Condition: In excellent antique condition.

• Hallmarks/stamps: None. The earrings were likely converted to ear wires from their original fittings, at which time any hallmarks may have been lost. The gold tests as at least nine carat.

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

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

• Size: The pearl section is 1.4cm diameter.

• Weight: 3.9g.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.4cm (0.55")
Width
1.4cm (0.55")
Declaration

The Earring Curator has dated these Victorian Garnet Cluster Earrings to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203612
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Description
Beautiful antique gold earrings, each in the form of a pearl halo surrounding a deep red garnet in sunburst-shaped setting.

• Condition: In excellent antique condition.

• Hallmarks/stamps: None.

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The earrings were likely converted to ear wires from their original fittings, at which time any hallmarks may have been lost.
The Earring Curator

The gold tests as at least nine carat.

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

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

• Size: The pearl section is 1.4cm diameter.

• Weight: 3.9g.

Height
1.4cm (0.55")
Width
1.4cm (0.55")
Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these Victorian Garnet Cluster Earrings to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203612
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Archive I A pair of Victorian gold cluster earrings featuring a central round faceted red garnet surrounded by seed pearls set in a starburst pattern. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Gold Garnet Pearl Cluster Earrings

Archive II A pair of Victorian gold cluster earrings featuring a central round faceted red garnet surrounded by seed pearls set in a starburst pattern. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian gold cluster earrings featuring a central round faceted red garnet surrounded by seed pearls set in a starburst pattern. View III
Archive IV A pair of Victorian gold cluster earrings featuring a central round faceted red garnet surrounded by seed pearls set in a starburst pattern. View IV
Archive V A pair of Victorian gold cluster earrings featuring a central round faceted red garnet surrounded by seed pearls set in a starburst pattern. View V
Archive VI A pair of Victorian gold cluster earrings featuring a central round faceted red garnet surrounded by seed pearls set in a starburst pattern. View VI
Archive VII A pair of Victorian gold cluster earrings featuring a central round faceted red garnet surrounded by seed pearls set in a starburst pattern. View VII
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A pair of Victorian gold cluster earrings featuring a central round faceted red garnet surrounded by seed pearls set in a starburst pattern.
Victorian Gold Garnet Pearl Cluster Earrings
Ref: SA1203612
A pair of Victorian gold cluster earrings featuring a central round faceted red garnet surrounded by seed pearls set in a starburst pattern.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGold, Garnet, Seed Pearl
  • ColourGold, Deep Red, Cream
  • MotifsCluster setting, Starburst surround, Seed pearl halo, Prong set garnet
  • SizeH 1.4 cm (1 in) x W 1.4 cm (1 in)

This pair of Victorian gold garnet pearl cluster earrings displays a central round faceted deep red garnet prong set within a cream seed pearl halo and a starburst surround. The earrings rest inside a vintage presentation box lined with bright blue velvet and pale turquoise satin, featuring a hinged brass clasp on the front edge and visible wear along the worn dark exterior edges. Each earring measures 1.4 cm high by 1.4 cm wide with a weight of 3.9g, and they include gold wires supplied with tiny silicone keepers for security. These Victorian accessories provide an authentic antique addition to a personal jewellery collection, worn on formal occasions or for everyday elegance.

FAQs

Victorian cluster jewellery typically features a central gemstone framed by a halo of smaller stones, such as seed pearls or diamonds. Popular throughout the nineteenth century, these designs frequently incorporated floral and starburst motifs symbolic of nature and sentimentality.

Earrings from this era commonly utilise low to high-carat yellow gold, pinched-prong or collet settings, natural seed pearls, and pyrope or almandine garnets known for deep red tones.

Authentic Victorian pieces often exhibit hand-crafted metal settings, closed or foiled backs behind garnets, period hallmarking, and slight natural irregularities in seed pearls compared to modern cultured pearls.

These antique cluster earrings can be worn as accent accessories alongside modern minimalist tailoring or evening attire, adding historical contrast to contemporary outfits.

Seed pearls are sensitive to moisture and chemicals, meaning cleaning should be restricted to a soft, dry lint-free cloth without submerging the jewellery in liquid or liquid chemical cleaners.
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