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Antique Coral Torpedo Drop 9ct Gold Earrings
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Antique Coral Torpedo Drop 9ct Gold Earrings

19th century
Sold 25 June 2025 · The Earring Curator
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Pleasingly proportioned antique gold earrings with dangling torpedo-shaped drops. The polished coral is in lovely salmon tones with carved beads decorating the front of the posts. The earring metal is nine-carat gold throughout.

• Condition: The earrings are in very good antique condition; a touch of old solder is visible on the reverse around the ear wires.

• Hallmarks/stamps: 9CT stamped on a tiny plaque on the back.

• Fixing: Gold ear wires; supplied with tiny silicone keepers which can be popped on the ends of the wires for security.

• Era: 19th century.

• Size: Approximately 5.3 x 1.9cm.

• Weight: 6.5g.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.3cm (2.09")
Width
1.9cm (0.75")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

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

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SA980588
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Pleasingly proportioned antique gold earrings with dangling torpedo-shaped drops. The polished coral is in lovely salmon tones with carved beads decorating the front of the posts. The earring metal is nine-carat gold throughout.
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• Condition: The earrings are in very good antique condition; a touch of old solder is visible on the reverse around the ear wires.
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fig 1. A pair of antique 9ct gold drop earrings featuring carved coral flowers, oval coral cabochons, and dangling coral torpedo drops.
fig 1. Antique Coral Torpedo Drop 9ct Gold Earrings

• Hallmarks/stamps: 9CT stamped on a tiny plaque on the back.

• Fixing: Gold ear wires; supplied with tiny silicone keepers which can be popped on the ends of the wires for security.

• Era: 19th century.

• Size: Approximately 5.3 x 1.9cm.

• Weight: 6.5g.

Height
5.3cm (2.09")
Width
1.9cm (0.75")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA980588
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A pair of antique 9ct gold drop earrings featuring carved coral flowers, oval coral cabochons, and dangling coral torpedo drops.
Antique Coral Torpedo Drop 9CT Gold Earrings
Ref: SA980588
A pair of antique 9ct gold drop earrings featuring carved coral flowers, oval coral cabochons, and dangling coral torpedo drops.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9ct Gold, Coral
  • ColourCoral Red, Gold
  • MotifsCarved coral flowers, Torpedo drops, Oval cabochons, Wirework frames
  • SizeH 5.3 cm (2 in) x W 1.9 cm (1 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Coral jewellery achieved immense popularity during the Victorian era, particularly following the Italian Grand Tour trend where travelers collected Mediterranean coral as souvenirs. Artisans carved the material into intricate botanical forms, classical motifs, and elongated drops, mounting them in yellow gold wirework settings.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically pair natural organic coral with yellow gold, ranging from 9ct to 18ct purity. The coral was carved by hand into beads, cabochons, or torpedo shapes, and held using wire-wrapped fittings or claw settings.

Authentic antique coral exhibits subtle natural grain variations and minor surface irregularities visible under magnification, unlike smooth synthetic imitations. Additionally, look for period-appropriate hand-formed wire ear hooks and traditional gold hallmarks or acid test verification.

Antique coral drop earrings provide a warm accent against neutral contemporary clothing such as crisp white shirts, dark tailoring, or evening dresses. The vibrant orange-red hue pairs particularly well with warm earth tones, deep navy, and black.

Coral is an organic material sensitive to chemicals, heat, and moisture. Clean gently with a soft dry cloth after wearing, and avoid exposure to hairsprays, perfumes, and water; store the pieces flat in a fabric-lined box away from direct light.
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