Georgian Gold & Agate Drop Earrings

Most likely the origin of these earrings was Scotland as we have seen similar agateA variety of cryptocrystalline quartz (chalcedony), typically banded in appearance. The use of agate in jewellery dates back to the Stone Age. collars, crosses and earrings over the years. They were made circa 1820 and have been pinch collet set with pale brown banded agate pear shaped drops with oval shaped agates above. The agate is paper thin so that it makes the most of the naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  pattern. They have later post fittings with plastic scrolls. A perfect fit if you have a GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). collar to match!