Victorian Almandine Garnet & Chrysolite Shell Earrings musical the blades folding away safely

the blades folding away safely

Striking 1930s Art Deco engagement ring set with a principal transitional cut diamond

The head is set with a rectangular onyx panel

some light wear/chips commensurate with age

set with old European cut diamonds and calibré cut sapphires

Victorian Almandine Garnet & Chrysolite Shell Earrings musical the blades folding away safelyDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 Unusual mid Victorian acorn earrings dating from the 1870s. Each one set with three almandine garnet and two chrysolite stones. Applied floral detailing in the centre and curved edges and line work to give a realistic look of a shell. Small pointed drops hand freely at the bottom with small millegrain detailing. They're beautifully made and crafted in 15 karat gold throughout. STONES Almandine Garnet, Chrysolite MEASUREMENTS