Victorian Almandine Garnet & Chrysolite Shell Earrings musical the blades folding away safely

the blades folding away safely

The clasp and bracelet are a latter marriage

The head is set with a rectangular onyx panel

set with old European cut diamonds and calibré cut sapphires

A sweet antique pendant with a red guilloché enamel star along with the words Er Sei Dein Glücksstern - This Be Your Lucky Star - in black enamel around the outside

Victorian Almandine Garnet & Chrysolite Shell Earrings musical the blades folding away safelyDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 Unusual mid Victorian acorn earrings dating from the 1870s. Each one set with three almandine garnet and two chrysolite stones. Applied floral detailing in the centre and curved edges and line work to give a realistic look of a shell. Small pointed drops hand freely at the bottom with small millegrain detailing. They're beautifully made and crafted in 15 karat gold throughout. STONES Almandine Garnet, Chrysolite MEASUREMENTS