A pair of Victorian coral and pearl drop earrings

A pair of Victorian coral and pearl drop earrings

Description

A pair of Victorian coral and pearl drop earrings, each consisting of a round button-shaped coral, suspending an oval button-shaped coral, measuring approximately 12.5x9mm, placed horizontally and surrounded by eight half seed pearls, further suspending three coral drops, graduated from the centre from approximately 2.6 to 16.5mm, each topped with a small half seed pearl, all to a ear hook wire with a later Italian hallmark for 18ct gold, circa 1860, total length with a hook approximately 7.5cm, gross weight 12.0 grams

An attractive pair of earrings. These earrings were made in the mid-nineteenth century and feature vibrant and alluring coral and luminous seed pearls. The coral is bright, with a wonderful orange colour that beautifully complements the lustre of the pearls and the shine of the yellow gold mount. The coral drops have wonderful movement, and these earrings would add historical charm to a cocktail dress.