Edwardian Gold & Turquoise Cluster Earrings

These gold and turquoiseTurquoise is an opaque gem and is often formed in what is called matrix, a black or brown veining derived from the host rock in which the gem forms.  In fine jewellery, unblemished sky blue turquoise is the ideal, although regularly patterned matrix turquoise is also sought-after. earrings are an unusual design. The oval centres are set with well matched graded round cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone – either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat’s eyes and stars.
turquoise, and around the edge are oval shaped turquoise. They were made circa 1900-1910. Turquoise was often used around that period as it meant “Forget me not” after the flower of the same name, so they would have originally been a gift from an admirer.