Victorian Almandine Garnet & Chrysolite Shell Earrings fobs Presumed of continental European origin

Presumed of continental European origin

A weird and wonderful antique memorial ring dating from the mid Victorian era

continuing down the shoulders

the paper has survived largely intact but some tearing around the hinge

faceted gold orbs

Victorian Almandine Garnet & Chrysolite Shell Earrings fobs Presumed of continental European originDATE: 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