Antique Victorian Acorn Drop Earrings Etruscan Revival 18Ct Gold Circa 1860

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A delightful pair of Antique Etruscan revival drop earrings crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold during the mid Victorian era, Circa 1860.

Each earring features a fabulous Acorn shaped dropper which dangles from an ornate shell with delicate rope edge Cannetille metalwork.

Etruscan revival pieces were crafted in the mid 1800s when ancient Etruscan jewellery was unearthed in tombs outside of Rome beginning a fascination with the style and giving birth to these beautiful pieces which were fashioned using the same ancient techniques.

The earrings are steeped in history and beautifully preserved. They dangle beautifully from gold hook wires.

WEIGHT: 5.9 grams together

MEASURES: Width 12mm x Height 60mm x Depth 12mm

METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold (Tested)

AGE: Victorian. Circa 1860

CONDITION: Good –Small dent on one of the top hook balls.

ITEM NUMBER: 20-346