Victorian 15ct Gold Drop Earrings With Gold Rope & Engraved Detail

A striking 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 1860-1880. They are composed of two double drop oval hollow beads. Each one has four gold ropes running down with engraved floral detail in between. The gold is a lovely rich butter yellow colour. They look very impressive when worn