Ref: C8533T
A pair of Victorian mourning earrings, centred around large triangular black onyx plaques, surrounded by decorative onyx and pearl motifs. Each stone is bezel set in yellow gold with a milgraine finish.
Five articulated drops hang from the earring, four with diamond-shaped onyx and seed pearls, the central drop featuring an additional curved onyx element. A poignant and beautifully crafted example of high Victorian mourning jewellery.
Engraved: ‘F.W.L TO S.O.L 1865 MRS. F. G. LEAVITT’.
Era: Victorian.
Metal: Tests 14ct Yellow Gold.
Stones: Onyx. Seed Pearls.
Fittings: Post & Butterfly.
Dimensions: Length: 70mm. Width: 20mm.
Ref: C8533T
A pair of Victorian mourning earrings, centred around large triangular black onyx plaques, surrounded by decorative onyx and pearl motifs. Each stone is bezel set in yellow gold with a milgraine finish.
Five articulated drops hang from the earring, four with diamond-shaped onyx and seed pearls, the central drop featuring an additional curved onyx element. A poignant and beautifully crafted example of high Victorian mourning jewellery.
Engraved: ‘F.W.L TO S.O.L 1865 MRS. F. G. LEAVITT’.
Era: Victorian.
Metal: Tests 14ct Yellow Gold.
Stones: Onyx. Seed Pearls.
Fittings: Post & Butterfly.
Dimensions: Length: 70mm. Width: 20mm.
