Georgian Drop Earrings
GEORGIAN STYLE
Georgian jewelry is named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). A slew of beautiful pieces were produced during the period, and today antique Georgian rings, necklaces and other accessories are coveted by fine jewelry collectors.
There are certain features that distinguish jewelry from this era, including the fact that pieces from the 18th and early 19th centuries were handmade (so don’t let the absence of a maker’s mark lead you to believe otherwise). Antique Georgian jewelry also has a certain “look.” It’s a bit gray because stones were often set in silver, and because stonecutting techniques were not as advanced as they are today, the gems do not possess the level of sparkle to which we have become accustomed.
Intricate metalworking techniques such as repoussé (the hammering of metal into ornate designs) and cannetille (a method of working the gold wire to make it look woven) allowed goldsmiths to really flex their muscles. These gold pieces, either on their own or combined with gemstones, made for highly original and dramatic jewelry. The era also saw pieces with ornately woven strands of human hair.
Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. These were often cut in the shape of a cabochon or teardrop. It was fashionable to combine garnets or rubies with seed pearls. In Georgian diamond rings, popular cuts for diamonds included rose, old mine and table. Around the 1780s, paste jewelry, or hand-cut glass on foil, was used to imitate diamonds.
Browse a collection of antique Georgian diamond rings, earrings, brooches and other authentic Georgian jewelry today on 1stDibs.
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Style: Georgian
Pair 18th Century Spanish Rose-Cut Diamond and 18 K Gold Earring - Wearable Art
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Pair 18th Century Spanish "Salmantinos" Rose-Cut Diamond and Gold Earrings. Gold and Diamond earrings, which are a variation on the Pendeloque drop, Circa 1760 - 1780. (Wearable Art...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Georgian Garnet Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Earrings
9ct Gold
Circa 1820’s
Pretty, Georgian drop earrings. Set with flat cut, natural garnets in contrasting colours. The ear wires are a later fitting.
Meas...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon (Untreated, Unheated) & Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century
Set with two purplish red cabochon pear shape Rubies (Natural Corundum), No indica...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Diamond Silver and 18 Karat Gold Day and Night Drop Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A gorgeous pair of antique Georgian day and night drop earrings with rose cut diamonds set in 18K yellow gold, and sterling silver!
Dating to the late 1700's - early 1800's, this lov...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Georgian Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings.
Rare and ravishing Georgian era pair of earrings. Hand fabricated in silver over gold da...
Category
19th Century European Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Georgian Citrine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A fine Georgian citrine and gold parure, consisting of a necklace, a pair of earrings and a pair of bracelets, the necklace consisting of an oval-cut faceted citrine surrounded by a gold frame of foliate design, suspending three detachable drop-like pendants, each centrally-set with a pear-shaped citrine, all suspended by a double strand of tubular mesh chain with box clasp of similar design, set with an oval faceted citrine, each bracelet with a clasp of similar design, each centrally set with an oval faceted citrine, to a gold mesh ribbon...
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1820s British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Agate and Gilt Drop Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These earrings hold so much detail. The striped stones are encased in a decorative frame with leaf and orb detail. The earrings are worn using shepherds hooks.
Drop From Ear: 50mm
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Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Agate, Gold, Gilt Metal
A Pair of Rare Late Georgian Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Georgian open-work diamond drop earrings, set with three graduating old brilliant-cut diamonds, the principal pear shaped diamonds weighing approximately 3.5 carats th...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Georgian Enamel Dove Bird Earrings Rose Cut Diamonds Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in these extraordinary Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Dove Bird Earrings. The Museum Quality Jewels date to the Georgian to Victorian period. The pendant dangle drop earrings hav...
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19th Century Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold, Silver
Georgian Paste Snowflake Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Black dot paste are set in a silver snowflake pattern that sway from your ears in these Georgian earrings. The ear wires are gold.
Paste was an art form that dated back to the ancient veneration of glass. It was not an imitation jewel. The paste stones were well faceted and placed in closed back settings that had a thin bit of foil under the stone to capture the light of candles or available daylight. In the Georgian and Victorian periods, royalty had their own paste makers who were so prized that they kept their formulas secret. Napoleon gifted Josephine with a paste parure...
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1820s British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Other, Sterling Silver
Georgian Paste Earrings Collet Set c. 1820
Located in Stamford, CT
A vibrant pair of paste earrings are collet set rather than most which are rub over or pie crust settings. The collet setting exposes the entire face of the stone. The photos show th...
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1810s English Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
10k Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings Circa 1810
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Georgian rose-cut diamond silver and gold drop earrings, circa 1810.
Georgian rose cut diamond drop earrings, like these, dating back to circa 1810, represent a significant intersec...
Category
1810s Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
TVJ 0.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of diamond earrings. Each earring features an old cut diamond which has been set in a Georgian style cut down mount crafted from silver and back in 18ct yell...
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Day to Night 2.8TCW Rose Cut Diamond Silver Topped 14K Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Rare, highly romantic, transformable day to night Georgian period Rose Cut diamond silver topped 14K gold Acorn motif earrings
Late 18th - early 19th century
In Celtic culture, the a...
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Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2ct Natural Trilliant Garnet Dangle Earrings 14kt Gold 12627
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
2ct Natural Trilliant Cut Red Garents
1.1 inch long.
14kt yellow gold
3.6 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous pair of diamond cluster earrings. Each identical piece showcases a centralised round faceted old mine cut diamond surrounded by a single row of smaller matchi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian 15 Karat Gold For-get-me-not Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
A touch of Georgian garnet color comes to you with these drop earrings from the Georgian era. c. 1820. The are set in 15 kt gold with closed foiled garnets...
Category
1820s English Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Louis Rousselet Faux Emerald Georgian Revival Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet faux Emerald Georgian Revival ear clips. The faceted faux emerald marquise and pear shape glass stones are claw set in antique silver gilt metal.
Excellent Condition....
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1930s French Vintage Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Georgian Glitter in Black Dot Paste Ear Drops
Located in Stamford, CT
Light will catch the gold flashes in the foiled paste of these gorgeous Georgian earrings c. 1820. They are cupped in silver. The sparkle is bright. The romantic touch when you wear ...
Category
1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite pair of antique diamond drop earrings from the Georgian period. Each earring features an array of old cut diamonds set in silver and backed in gold which is typi...
Category
18th Century English Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
TVJ Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of ruby and diamond drop earrings. Each earring features an oval cut ruby which has been set in a Georgian style cut down mount crafted from silver and back ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A pair of antique Georgian rose cut diamond earrings that ooze with history and beauty. Descending from floral rosettes adorned with 34 encha...
Category
1830s Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Lovely Diamond and Sapphire Bow-Earrings in Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Lucerne, CH
Traditionally considered as a symbol of love and affection, the bow motif first appeared in jewellery in the 17th century at the French royal court of Louis XIV. In an era when emotions were rarely expressed, wearing bow jewellery...
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20th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
A Pair Of Late Georgian Gold Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Georgian gold drop earrings, the button-shaped top bearing a stylised filigree flower, suspending a drop with engine-turn engraved background applied with filigree flo...
Category
1830s English Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Diamond Princess Pendeloque Drop Earrings Gold Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality 18th century rose-cut diamond ‘princess style’ pendeloque pendant earrings in rose gold, Portugal. Of elongated and slightly exaggerated outline typical of the period,...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Natural Pearl Flower Bunch Rare Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian to Treasure
Quite spectacular in design these antique drop earrings, 18 KT solid gold, hand crafted during the Georgian period , 1820 ca
They are of amazing workmanship, the...
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1810s European Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Stuart Crystal Silver and Gold Earrings, Georgian, c. 1650.
Located in Aspen, CO
Stuart Crystal silver and gold earrings, c. 1650, Georgian, (King George the Second). These Stuart Crystals, square cut with soft corners, are set in silver with gold wire -which were probably updated and replaced more than 125 years ago. The Crystals are held by multiple prongs which are in good condition -especially given the age of these earrings. Usually on pieces of this age, there is obvious repair and stabilization, sometimes - unfortunately, unsightly, especially on the prongs. Also, on another point relative to condition, it is important that there are no gaps between the crystals and the metal because getting moisture behind the crystals is undesirable as it is inevitable.
Under the flat topped crystal, with faceted sides, is the scepter which is made probably of gold (or a gold colored) thread, placed on a red background which gives off a red/pink hue. This red background usually fades with time.
Stuart Crystal jewelry...
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1650s Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Silver
Georgian 18K Gold Garnet Dangle Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Georgian earrings composed of 18K yellow gold and cabochon garnets. The garnets are foil backed and the earrings should not be submersed in liquid. They measure 3 1/8 inches long a...
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
Georgian Important Pear Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Firenze, FI
An absolutely superb pair of rose-cut diamond earrings from the Georgian ( 1830s ) era.
these incredible earrings are crafted in 9k gold-topped silver and feature a sparkling array o...
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19th Century Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Cabochon Garnet and 15 Karat Cannetille Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Cabochon Garnet Drop Earrings c.1840s
Composition: 15K Yellow Gold and Cabochon Garnets
Color: 15K Yellow Gold
Handmade
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1840s Unknown Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
MWLC Georgian Style Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Demantoid green foiled drop earrings from the Parisian studios of MWLC. Elegant drop earrings in green pate de verre with inserted foils made in Georgian style, closed settings.
The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful Georgian period Diamond drop earrings of lovely design
Close back, hand crafted of solid 15 KT gold topped by silver – tested – 1790/1810 ca
English origin
Articulate to sw...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Pair of Regency Yellow Gold and Topaz Cannetille Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Regency yellow gold and gemset cannetille earrings, the golden topaz earrings set within three colour gold cannetille work in a foliate s...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Topaz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian 5.50 CT Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
A piece of eternity
Enchanting pair of Georgian period Diamond chandelier earrings
Rare in beauty, timeless treasure
Set throughout by a selection of rose cut and old mine cut Diamon...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Gold Reversible Drop Earrings, Circa 1820
Located in London, GB
A pair of Georgian gold drop earrings, of scrolled floral and foliate design, with reversible, removable pendants, with two different desig...
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1820s English Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s 2.76 Carat Diamond and White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage Portuguese 2.76 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
These stunning,...
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20th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Antique French "Milanos" Long Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A French regional design, dating from the first half of the 19th century, these "Milanos" or "Mille Anneaux" pendant earrings are formed of 18K gold...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 3.71 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings are finely crafted in silver and gold with beautiful diamonds weighing total of 3.71 carat.
Category
1870s Unknown Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 18th/19th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Pendant Earrings Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum Quality antique late 18th / early 19th century chrysolite chrysoberyl pendant drop earrings in silver and rose gold, probably Portugal, circa 1800. Of elongated and slightly exaggerated outline typical of the period, this design complimented the high hairstyles of the 18th century and would be the perfect jewel for a special event nowadays. Each earring of an openwork design with a navette-shape cluster top suspending a partially-articulated drop-shaped section with floral and foliate motifs and rose gold beading, set throughout with circular, marquise, cushion and calibre cut chrysoberyl stones close-set in silver. These jewels are secured to the top with a lever-back fitting, consistent with the period.
Dimensions: 2.6 x 7.2 cm. Gross weight: 26.52g.
For a similar pair of Portuguese Georgian chrysoberyl earrings...
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Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Georgian 15kt/Sterling + Rose Cut Diamond Day-to-Night Earrings 2.5ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent pair of Day-to-Night earrings from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold and topped in sterling silver, these incredible earrings begin with an elegant floral cluster of 9 Rose Cut diamonds in patinaed collet settings. The cluster secures to the ear with hinged European back-to-front wires, one hand marked with “40". An elegant chandelier of Rose Cut diamonds can be threaded through the European wires, converting the pair from Day to Night, dangling with lovely movement. A total of twenty-one Rose Cut diamonds adorn the addition. Three tiers of three diamonds dangle from the setting, glittering as they catch the light and beautifully frame the face. The diamonds have a collective approximate total weight of 2.5ctw and are held in open-backed settings, allowing light to dance through, enhancing their sparkle. These exquisite versatile earrings would be a spectacular addition to any Georgian collection!
The earrings hang an overall 2” in length including the earring wires. The Rose Cut cluster...
Category
1750s English Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Pair of Georgian Diamond Pendant Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Georgian diamond pendant earrings, each with a central old-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.7 carats, surrounded by an old-cut diamond cluster, each cluster suspended from a flexible run of smaller old-cut diamonds, all to a diamond-set tops, the diamonds estimated to weigh a further total of 1.5 carats for the pair, all set in silver to a yellow gold mount with yellow gold shepherd hook fitting, circa 1830, measuring approximately 4.3 x 1.3cm, gross weight 4.3 grams.
Unmarked tested as silver front, 15ct gold back and 18ct gold hooks. A pair of Georgian diamond earrings...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Gold Cannetille Day Night Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These antique earrings are light and delicate yet have presence and size when worn. The earrings are made of 18k gold and have exquisite cannetille work from about 1820. Cannetille...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
19th Century Massive Pinchbeck Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Massive Earrings with high repousse scroll work with floriform embellishments. Lightweight and hollow openwork construction for these amazing, oversized period ear...
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1840s British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Pinchbeck
Massive 19th Century Georgian Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Massive and extraordinary early 19th Century Georgian earrings of low carat gold, likely of Italian origins. Elegant swirled cannetille work form openwork decorated pendants are suspended by etched marquise shaped gold links.
Large and imposing scale. 3.75" x 2", 1800's Italy.
Excellent condition.
These earrings are referenced on page 37 in “Georgian Jewellery...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
10k Gold, 9k Gold
Exceptional Georgian Paste Earrings, ex. Lillian Gish
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Georgian paste earrings in the most extraordinary shade of lime green from the early 19th Century. Set in a scalloped 14k gold setting around each stone.
Georgian earrings of this quality, scale and color are so incredibly rare. The faceting is exquisite.
This pair unfortunately is not perfect. There is a little sliver of glass missing from the top point edge of one of the ear pendants. It is not very noticeable when worn but is visible when closely examined. There is also a chip on oval stone of same earring.
The surreal color of the lime green glass paste probably has much to do with the minerals used its manufacture. These are minerals which are obviously no longer used so this color is not replicable. The original fittings have been changed to clips later on.
In addition, these come from the collection of actress Lillian Gish...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 18th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Pendant Earrings Portuguese 1770s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum quality antique 18th century chrysolite chrysoberyl pendeloque pendant earrings, Portugal, circa 1770. Each earring of an openwork design with a navette shape cluster top suspending a ribbon-tied bow terminal from which hangs an elongated drop-shaped cluster, pave- and collet-set throughout with circular, marquise, cushion and calibre cut yellowish-green chrysoberyl stones close-set in silver. These earrings are secured to reverse with a lever-back fitting consistent with Portuguese jewels of this period.
Later Porto assay mark “old man’s head” (used 1884-1984) for antique artefacts. Dimensions: 7.9 x 2.6 cm. Gross weight: 37.26g.
For a similar pair of Portuguese Georgian chrysoberyl earrings...
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1770s Portuguese Antique Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Silver
