Etruscan Revival Almandine Garnet Hoop Earrings pendant a blue sapphire

a blue sapphire

The band is adorned with the full body of a skeleton

The tassel is missing two of the gold balls at the ends

while the back has carved with a banner and the year 1859

Etruscan Revival Almandine Garnet Hoop Earrings pendant a blue sapphireDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A beautiful pair of Etruscan Revival hoop earrings dating from the 1870s. They're set with vibrant almandine garnets, and adorned with particularly lovely applied ropework detailing making out floral and foliate motifs. The hoops are articulated, and move freely beneath the ear, and they have a snake link chain fringe underneath. Modelled in 15 karat gold and remaining in near perfect condition, with a gorgeous antique patina.