Victorian 15ct Gold Sapphire Earrings

A charming pair of Victorian earrings in 15ct gold, each formed as a domed rosette centred with a sapphire star-set into an incised six-point star, framed by fine rope-twist and beadwork borders in the Etruscan-revival taste. The soft, warm colour of the 15ct gold and the delicate hand-worked detailing give them real antique character, the small sapphires adding a quiet flash of blue at the centre.

15ct gold is a hallmark of quality Victorian jewellery — a standard used only until 1932, and richer in tone than later golds — and these are stamped accordingly. Light and comfortable on shepherd's hook fittings, they are a pretty and very wearable antique pair.

Details

• Metal: 15ct Yellow Gold, stamped 15ct
• Stones: sapphire to each, star-set to the centre
• Design: domed rosette with rope-twist and beadwork borders
• Fittings: shepherd's hook wires
• Dimensions: 10mm x 10mm
• Weight: 0.81g each
• Condition: Very good, with wear consistent with age
• Era: Victorian, circa 1900