Victorian Silver Acorn Earrings

An unusual pair of VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
earrings which have a lovely acorn and oak leaf motif between the two sections. They were made circa 1870 and underline the English love of the oak tree. During the Norman Conquest, the English carried dried acorns to protect themselves from the brutalities of the day. They are considered to be an emblem of luck, prosperity, youthfulness and power.