Victorian Revival Gold Earrings of the 1870s suffragette An eight-sided white gold surround

An eight-sided white gold surround for the diamond contrasts with the organic open work of the gallery and shoulders

Ultimately sentimental

In a lush emerald green velvet box rests this large and evocative brooch

the actual weight tallies to 2

When viewed closely

Victorian Revival Gold Earrings of the 1870s suffragette An eight-sided white gold surroundVictorian jewelers mastered the ancient art of surface embellishment. This pair of 15k yellow gold earrings exemplifies the artistry of the 1870s. With cannonball edges of applied orbs, braided wire work, and raised floral blooms, their precision and near perfection are evident. Petite and ideal for showing off daily or for special occasions, they now have shepherd's hook ear wires of 14k.