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Victorian 14K Gold 'Leaf' Earrings with Seed Pearls & Paste - E.U. - Circa 1880

$6,950per set
£5,253.34per set
€6,037.02per set
CA$9,677.83per set
A$10,766.19per set
CHF 5,643.77per set
MX$131,560.24per set
NOK 71,866.40per set
SEK 67,652.28per set
DKK 45,064.06per set
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Antique rare Victorian 14K yellow gold 'leaf' earrings - hand made - each earring set with 20 natural seed pearls creating a delicate shimmering effect against the gold (40 total - cream color - each approximately 1 mm. in diameter - some bezel set on arms surrounding the center stone - the others prong set to each leaf back) - each also containing two prong set paste crystals (round faceted) - all signifying 'hope, renewal and wisdom' in Victorian jewelry terms - the backs as finely finished as the front (always a sign of a quality piece of jewelry) - tooled pattern to the stems - original Shepherd's hook ear wires and triangular safety catches - unsigned - acid tested for gold purity - Europe (likely Belgium) - circa 1880. Excellent antique condition - all original - no loss - no damage - no repairs - signs of age and use - ready to wear. Size/Dimensions - Large - 5/8" (1.8 cm.) Wide x 1" (2.5 cm.) Long x 1/2" (1.3 cm.) Deep. Weight - 2.63 Grams (Total).
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  • Weight:
    2.63 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 0.63 in (16.01 mm)Depth: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)Length: 1 in (25.4 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chatham, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3276218030622

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