Georgian Padparadscha Sapphire Teardrop Earrings mourning jewellery working with what materials they

working with what materials they had to hand - brass shell cases and aluminium nose cones were commonly repurposed

palm trees and camels

with lion and unicorn guarding the crest at the centre

With ruby-set eyes and wonderfully textured fur and features

Length of pin: 4

Georgian Padparadscha Sapphire Teardrop Earrings mourning jewellery working with what materials theyDATE: Georgian, c. 1800 A stunning pair of antique earrings, each one set with two vibrant Padparadscha Sapphires. The sapphires display a rare and vibrant orangy pink colour, while the design is simple, a drop dangling beneath two sapphire points. They date from the Georgian era, circa 1800, and are set in silver with later added gold wires. STONES Padparadscha Sapphires MEASUREMENTS Drop: 2. 5cm Width: 1. 5cm WEIGHT 6. 8g (pair) MARKS No marks