Antique Victorian 11ct Gold And Garnet Snake Earrings Circa 1880 with an interesting ‘diamond’ shaped

with an interesting ‘diamond’ shaped bead setting to the centre holding the diamonds which just adds a little more pizzaz to these dainty studs

This darling example is crafted from gold which is testing via XRF as 10ct yellow gold and is designed as a slim band with a delicate twined rope twist encircling the full circumference of the band

No thin links

The two rows of Garnets are set in a curved horse shoe shape

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Antique Victorian 11ct Gold And Garnet Snake Earrings Circa 1880 with an interesting ‘diamond’ shapedDating to the Victorian era this wonderful pair of Serpent earrings are simply superb. Crafted from gold which has been tested via X Ray fluorescence as 11ct and 'bloomed or coloured to give a rich higher carat gold colour. Designed as earrings with shepherd hooks for pierced ears with a round cabochon Garnet to an articulated drop supporting a coiled Snake, mouth open, holding a small loop to which a large pear cut cabochon Garnet is suspended below.