Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings 18ct Gold Circa 1880

Details

A grand pair of Antique Victorian drop earrings from the late 19^th Century made in the Etruscan style with fabulous interlocking rings and overlapping horseshoe shapes fashioned in 18ct Yellow Gold with detailed engraving.

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 crafted in the same elaborate fashion.  

They’re very distinctive and look wonderful dangling from each ear.

WEIGHT: 6.05 grams together

MEASURE: Height 49mm (54mm inc. wires) x Width 18mm x Depth 6mm

METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold (Tested)

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1860 – 1880) 

CONDITION: Some signs of wear to the rings but in good condition for their age

ITEM NUMBER: 21-221