Antique Victorian 9ct Gold ‘Pique’ Tortoiseshell Torpedo Earrings Circa 1870-80’s A solid and thick half

A solid and thick half round shank completes the picture and this adorable early Australian ring by one of our best early jewellers is a dream to wear

PT950’SIZES or 19

This piece could have been worn full extended

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Antique Victorian 9ct Gold ‘Pique’ Tortoiseshell Torpedo Earrings Circa 1870-80’s A solid and thick halfDating to the late Victorian era circa 1870 80s these exquisite and romantic Torpedo drop earrings are an art form lost to days gone by. Crafted from tortoiseshell, inlaid by hand, with gold and silver in the finest detail in a cross hatched pattern in gold, and to each hatch a tiny silver quatrefoil motif. We believe at some stage during their history the ear fittings have been updated to elegant post and butterfly backs originally shepherds hooks