Early Victorian 18ct Gold Pink Topaz & Chrysoberyl Drop Earrings

A stunning pair of 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold earrings that were made circa 1840.  They have each been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. set with a pink topazIt comes in many colours, including brown, green. blue, yellow, red, pink and orange. Topaz is very hard, being 8 on the Mohs scale, with a high cleavage.  with a chrysoberylA hard stone that ranges in colour from yellow, to brown, to green. Alexandrite and Cat’s Eye are both notable types of Chrysoberyl. above. It is a lovely combination of colours.  NaturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  pink topaz is a desirable stone and the most valuable of the topazes. They are  such a lovely soft pink colour.  You can wear these day and night