DATE: Victorian, c.1860

These charming antique pique earrings are modelled as little hearts. Dating from the mid Victorian period, circa 1860, the moulded shells have been gorgeously inlayed with rose gold flowers and a gold border. They dangle freely from orb tops with silver wires. 

MEASUREMENTS 

Hearts: 2.1 x 2cm

Drop: 3.7cm

WEIGHT 

6.86g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as silver 

CONDITION 

Very good, light wear t the gold borders