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Antique Victorian Earrings Turquoise and Gold Dangle Earrings (7117)
Antique Victorian Earrings Turquoise and Gold Dangle Earrings (7117)
Antique Victorian earrings ear pendants. 9k gold and turquoise. Most likely made in the United Kingdom, circa 1870-90.
Measurements: Weight is 1.6 grams. Length is a little over 1 inch (29mm).
Description : Small, light, long - very delicate turquoise and gold ear pendants that dangle delicately from the ear lobe. Consisting of oval cabochon turquoise combined into little flowers and 'buds' that drop below, all colette-set in gold. Great eye-catchers as they swing and sway with every movement of the wearer. Light weight makes earrings very comfortable to wear as they will not pull on your earlobes. They are also suitable for a young girl. Wires were replaced with posts.
Marks and Metal: Gold acid tested and the butterflies are engraved 14k.
Condition: Minor wear commensurate with age including typical discoloration of some of the turquoise. Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer.