Edwardian Turquoise & Gold Button Earstuds

A lovely pair of gold stud earringsStud earrings appear to float on the earlobe and comprise a decorative front, a post which pierces the ear and secure fixture to reverse. The decorative front of a stud earring could be simplistic such as single diamond, or a cluster of gemstones. which have been pavéA style of setting in which the stones are set as close together as possible to cover the entire field of the setting for a cobblestone (or “paved”) effect where the setting does not show. set with evenly matched 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..
They were made circa 1860. The post and scroll fittings are later adaptations.