Victorian 15ct Gold Drop Earrings Set With Almandine Garnets In Original Case

A charming 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 drop earrings that were made circa 1860.  They are a botanical subject and are composed of buds and leaves.  The buds have been 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 that have been foiled to the reverse giving luminescence to the stones. The gold is a real butter yellow colour and there is cannetilleA type of metal decoration in the form of thin wires making a coarse filigree pattern, sometimes enhanced with a gemstone or enamelling. It is named after the type of embroidery made with very twisted gold or silver thread. The patterns are often in the form of scrolls or rosettes made of tightly coiled wire.
and engraved detail throughout.  They come in their original brushed velvet case with an ivory silk interior. They are in beautiful condition and look wonderful when worn.