These lapis lazuli earrings date from the Edwardian or late Victorian period. The lapis is very well matched and is a vivid royal blue. They can be worn daily and with any outfit. Very versatile earring. On the back of one of the drop lapis Balls is a blackish discoloration that doesn’t show when worn. Circa: 1920
Marks: Very small hard to see on each ear there are Hallmarks. 18 karat Tested.
Condition: Very Good pre-owned condition. Some bending in the gold on ear wires. Very typical with soft metal gold, and having to maneuver them in and out of ear lobes.
Weight: 8.2g grams, or 5.3dwt pennyweights
Measurements: 1 1/16” Length x 6/16” Width x 6/16” Depth
Stone measurements:
4 round Lapis Balls.
The earring tops: 2 round lapis balls which are bezel
measure approximately 9mm each.
The earring bottoms: round ball drops. 2 round lapis balls 12-13mm approximately.
Origin: European
Circa: 1920