Victorian 15ct Gold & Almandine Garnet Drop Earrings

A fine quality pair of 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). drop earrings, composed of scrolling leaves and stylised buds.  They are set with almandineA variety of red garnet that is transparent and commonly deep crimson with tinges of purple. Its colour can resemble that of ruby. It is cut in several forms; when cut en cabochon (usually as hollow cabochon to lighten the colour), it is called carbuncle. garnets and are in lovely condition. They were made circa 1870.