Bright Baubles : Victorian Turquoise Pave Earrings in 9ct Gold

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Highly desirable turquoise pave earrings dating to the Victorian Era, set in 9ct gold. Each earring consists of two domes or half-spheres, the larger one dangling beneath the other. The turquoise cabochons vary in size, each is individually held by slender gold prongs into a dome of gold. The ear wires include safety hooks to keep the earrings secure.

Manufacture:
No hallmarks are present, but the metal XRF tests as 9ct gold.

The earrings have a drop of 27.3mm.

The smaller dome has a diameter of 7.36mm and is 4.84mm deep.
The larger dome has a diameter of 10.9mm and is 5.64mm deep.
Weighs 3.3 grams (pair).

Condition:
In lovely antique condition with signs of wear commensurate with age and use. One of the ear wires is a replacement, it tests as 18ct gold. The earrings are a little fussy to get on and off, best suited to smaller earlobes.

Description

Highly desirable turquoise pave earrings dating to the Victorian Era, set in 9ct gold. Each earring consists of two domes or half-spheres, the larger one dangling beneath the other. The turquoise cabochons vary in size, each is individually held by slender gold prongs into a dome of gold. The ear wires include safety hooks to keep the earrings secure.

No hallmarks are present, but the metal XRF tests as 9ct gold.

The earrings have a drop of 27.3mm.

The smaller dome has a diameter of 7.36mm and is 4.84mm deep.
The larger dome has a diameter of 10.9mm and is 5.64mm deep.
Weighs 3.3 grams (pair).