Long Drop Victorian Gold Earrings

These are big brave earrings with a real wow factor when worn. They are highly detailed workmanship and are articulatedIn jewellery, an articulated piece is composed of segments with flexible connections.. Circa 1860 when earrings of this size were fashionable. Hard to find in good condition which these are. The design is influenced by ancient civilisations such as Babylonia and Abbysynia. They are 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold (testedA metal that has been acid tested to ascertain that it is gold, platinum or silver and, if such, further tested to give a near accurate assessment of gold content or silver content. This is necessary because the majority of antique jewellery is not hallmarked.)