Antique Victorian Drop Earrings Amethyst 10k Rose Gold Vintage Jewelry Leaf

Elegant pair of antique Victorian earrings (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 10k rose gold. Seed pearls measure approx. 1mm to 1.5mm. Green are estimated at 0.10 carats each. Note...

Finely detailed antique Victorian seed pearl and red paste ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat rose gold. Red paste stone measures 5mm di...

Fabulous pair of retro 1940s era coral Buddha earrings, crafted in 14k yellow gold. The coral is carved in the form of a sitting Buddha measuring 13mm x 10mm. The rubies total an e...

Elegant pair of Cathy Waterman leaf drop earrings crafted in 900 platinum. Checkerboard faceted prasiolite green amethyst measures 15mm x 11mm and total an estimated 42 carats. The...

Stylish azurite drop earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold. Azurite measures 22mm x 12mm. The azurite is in very good condition and free of cracks or chips. With deep blues and vib...

Finely detailed antique Victorian carved cameo ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 10 karat yellow gold. Natural carved coral measures 16mm x 8mm. The coral is in good condition...

A delicate pair of Victorian rose cut diamond earrings, made of 14 karat gold. The earrings of drop dangling design, each feature two diamonds. The top one is a smaller, four-prong set stone. The dangling larger diamond is seven-prong set in a beautifully crafted open-work basket. The earrings’ closure is leverback. The backs of the diamonds are foil backed. The process of foiling was common in the Victorian era. Applying a layer of metal or other material on the back of a stone improved brightness and brilliance. Today this technique that requires skills and time to implement has been lost. Over time the foil-backed jewelry became rare and sought-after by collectors. These fabulous Victorian diamond drop stud earrings are classy, timeless, feminine and wearable. They are a great addition to your jewelry collection. These antique earrings feature four rose cut diamonds, approximately 4.0 carat total weight, O-P color, I1 clarity. The setting is made of 14 karat (tested) rose gold. The earrings measure 1” x ½” (2.5 x 1.1 cm) and weigh 4.4 grams. About Victorian Jewelry: Victorian jewelry is dated from 1837 to 1901. The era’s name was inherited from Queen Victoria who reigned during that time. Her significant input shaped the jewelry style of that time. To navigate in such a vast period, historians divide it into following parts: • The Early Victorian or Romantic • The Middle of Grand Victorian • The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Era Different materials, gemstones and techniques were popular specifically for each era. Some styles though remained in favor longer than during just one period. For instance, hair jewelry made its way through Romantic to Grand period. Snake and animal motifs were also in demand throughout the era. • Early Victorian jewelry As to the Queen influence, Romantic Period jewelry had well pronounced sentimental vibes. It was the time when young Queen Victoria was in love with her husband, Prince Albert. And the whole nation admired their relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of loved ones. After Albert’s passing in 1861, the Early Victorian Period ended, and The Grand era began. • Grand Victorian jewelry After the incandescent bulb invention in 1870s, diamond jewelry started thriving like never before. Diamonds, being placed under the electric light, revealed their dazzling nature and looked truly fascinating. Besides Victorian diamond jewelry...

Dangle drop earrings with 4 round amethysts with 104 pave set round accent diamonds in 18k rose gold. 4 round purple Amethyst beads, approx. total weight 6.00cts, 9.40 – 15.0mm x 3....

A very bright and contemporary earrings. The natural Amethyst has a light purple color and its natural inclusions give the stone a beautiful flare. The drop design of these earrings matches very well every face shape...

Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Earrings. This beautiful pair of earrings is crafted in 10k yellow...

Diamond Amethyst Dangle Drop Earrings in 14K gold to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling, luxurious look featuring pear and round cut amethyst. Amethys...

These cute and dainty Earrings have 2 Cushion Cut Amethysts that weigh 2.27 Carats and are embellished with 46 Round Cut Red and White Sapphires that we...