Heart Shape Citrine & Pearl Gold Earrings

An unusual pair of citrineCitrine (from the French for ‘lemon’) is a rare, yellow type of quartz, a semi-precious stone that ranges in colour from pale yellow to orange to golden brown. The best quality citrine is found in Brazil. earrings which were made circa 1880 most likely in Scotland. They are 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) gold and set with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  pearls with crown tops. Typically VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). and a very pretty look on the ear.