A beautiful pair of antique Victorian Forget-Me-Not drop earrings, crafted in rich, buttery 15ct yellow gold. The elegant quatrefoil tops are adorned with delicate applied flowers, each set with soft sky-blue turquoise cabochons. Below, open halo pendant drops are finely embossed and engraved, accented with two further turquoise-set blooms that echo the romantic motif above.
From the base, three gently tapered thorn droppers sway with every movement, adding a wonderful sense of lightness and fluidity when worn. The earrings are completed with generous hook wires and a secure catch fitting to the reverse.
Turquoise, the birthstone for December, was especially cherished during the Victorian era and often paired with Forget-Me-Not motifs for their shared blue hues. These pieces carried deep sentiment—symbols of enduring love, remembrance, and affection.
Striking yet deeply romantic, these earrings make a timeless statement and would sit beautifully within any thoughtfully curated antique jewellery collection.
DETAILS:
METAL: 15ct yellow gold
GEMSTONE: turquoise, cabochon cut
MEASUREMENTS: 2-1/4"/5.5cm long, the drops are 7/8"/2.2cm wide
DATE: circa 1880, Victorian
MARKS: tiny hallmarks on hooks that are too small to read, electronically tests 15ct gold
WEIGHT: 5.8 grams total
CONDITION: in excellent condition with minimal wear and no noted flaws. Note any dark spots are reflections rather than marks.
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* All gemstones have been tested and verified using a Presidium Gemstone Tester. All measurements and carat weights given are approximations.
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Materials: 18ct Gold, Turquoise.