Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Drop Earrings vintage dating from the late Victorian

dating from the late Victorian period and featuring a dome of rock crystal reverse intaglio carved with an elegant pheasant - incredible detail

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34ct old cut diamond sits at the south of the ring

It has a wearable length of 21 inches with gold fittings

Wearing charms is thought to have begun in order to ward off bad luck / evil spirits - part of human culture since pre-historic times when charms were made from shells

Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Drop Earrings vintage dating from the late VictorianDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 This dainty pair of antique earrings are set with the most gorgeous amethyst drops, perfectly accented with a dreamy pearl. The main stones, 1. 82ct total, display a lovely shade of violet. They rest in claw open backed settings and are topped with a single pearl. They hang freely from little gold orb tops and are worn with gold wires. Crafted in 15k gold, they date from the late Victorian period. STONES 1. 82ct total of