Circa 1860 an exquisite pair of antique Victorian rare wild pearl drop silver earrings that are offered in their original maroon colour leather fitted case. The large river baroque pearls are not exactly identical as you might expect in pearls that occur in nature. They are slightly different in shape, one has a tear-drop form with the other being more rounded. The sterling silver settings have been custom made to fit each pearl individually. Both pearls are a beautiful matching lustrous white colour with a high iridescence and one pearl has a smoother surface than the other. The pearls are mounted in closed back settings and held securely in 4 large claws. For pierced ears, the top of the earrings feature bead accented hooks with safety clasps to lock them in place.
The fitted case is just gorgeous. It is made of wood in a shield shape with a high dome top and it opens and closes with a push button catch. The exterior is covered in maroon leather (a brownish-crimson colour) and the inside is lined in cream silk. The earrings slot into a raised wooden plinth covered in luxurious purple velvet.
Brimming in stature and character these Victorian rare pearl earrings ooze a unique antique beauty, heirloom worthy they are destined to take pride of place in your antique jewellery collection!
DETAILS:
MATERIAL: sterling silver
GEMSTONE: natural wild freshwater pearls measuring approx 14x11mm
MEASUREMENTS: 1-1/4"/3cm tall
DATE: Victorian circa 1860
WEIGHT: 8 grams total
HALLMARKS: none, tested and verified sterling silver
CONDITION: Given age these earrings are in remarkable condition with no noted flaws. They look to have rarely been worn, perhaps just sat in this beautiful box for a very long time