Victorian Peridot Drop Earrings

Victorian Peridot Drop EarringsCharming late Victorian earrings set with grassy green peridot and seed pearls. Dating from the last decade of the 19th century, they're beautifully made with pearls set in miniature pie crust mounts and a ring of millegrain around the bezel set peridots. Built in 15 carat gold. Era: Victorian, circa 1890 Size: 2. 7cm by 1. 1cm (from tops of wires) Stones: Peridot and Seed Pearl Marks: Stamped 15 (carat gold) Condition: Great antique condition

Stone: Lapis lazuli

so if you see an antlered reindeer at Christmas time (ehem

and the ancients saw them as messengers from the gods - associated with the soul and fertility

and killing one was seen as terribly unlucky

The fall of the Qing dynasty in 1912 prompted the removal of huge quantities of jade (amongst other treasures) from China to the west

This one dates from the early 19th century - somewhere around 1800 to 1830 - with pretty swirling designs carved into each side

Some minor chips/nibbles to the edges of the stone

wyverns are associated with viciousness

Total carat weight of 0

set with bright and lively old European cut diamonds

Built in rich

Built in 15ct gold throughout