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EXQUISITE & DELICATE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 10k GOLD & ENAMEL EARRINGS ~ Swivel Hook
THIS IS A GORGEOUS PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 10K GOLD (TESTED, NOT MARKED = SO DATES TO PRE-1896) SWIVEL HOOK EARRINGS FOR PIERCED EARS. NICE EARLY DESIGN WHERE YOU SIMPLY PRESS IN TO RELEASE THE HOOK & SWIVEL IT OPEN TO ATTACH TO EAR. GUESSING THEY DATE CIRCA 1860's-80's.
THE EARRINGS MEASURE 7/8" LONG BY ALMOST 1/2" OF AN INCH WIDE (ABOUT 7/16" WIDE AT FRONT).
THEY HAVE BEAUTIFUL TURQUOISE & COBALT BLUE ENAMEL ADORNING A LOVELY DELICATE RAISED RELIEF & HAND CHASED FLORAL DESIGN. NO MISSING ENAMEL. THE EARRING FRONTS ARE ACTUALLY TWO SEPARATE HAND CRAFTED GOLD PIECES EXPERTLY FITTED TOGETHER TO MAKE LOVELY BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS. THE EARRINGS ARE IN EXCELLENT ANTIQUE CONDITION WITH NO FLAWS OR DAMAGE AND READY TO WEAR. ONE HAS AN OLD PROFESSIONAL GOLD REPAIR ON BACK, VISIBLE IN PICS WHICH ACTUALLY ADDS MORE GOLD & MAKES IT MORE STURDY (NOT VISIBLE FROM FRONT & NOT CONSIDERED A FLAW). VERY DAINTY AND LIGHTWEIGHT.
APPROX. 1.96 GRAMS TOTAL WEIGHT FOR BOTH.
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Payment must be made within 3 days of purchase. Please see attached pics & make all inquiries prior to purchasing.