Victorian Etruscan Revival Orb Earrings pendants In Victorian symbolic tradition

In Victorian symbolic tradition

circa 1980s

it's modelled in 22 karat gold

It's a masterclass in fine goldwork

and holds the stones in a square grid pattern - three by three

Victorian Etruscan Revival Orb Earrings pendants In Victorian symbolic traditionDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A fine pair of Etruscan Revival orb earrings, featuring the intricate applied granular goldwork typical of the style. They date from the 1870s, and are a particularly wearable example of the period they can all too often be larger scale, bulkier pieces. Modelled in 15 karat gold and 1. 8cm in diameter. MEASUREMENTS Drop: 3. 3cm Width: 1. 8cm WEIGHT 10. 8g (pair) MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Very good,