A classic Victorian design, black enamel artwork deposited on hand engraving. The floral artwork pops against the textured background, thanks to the taille d’Epargné technique. At the top is some sort of flower, pansies were a popular floral motif that was part of the Victorian "flower language", where flowers represented hidden meanings. However, there is an elongated petal and the edges of the petals look a little more pointed than the ones I have seen. Perhaps it is a type of iris? Or maybe a violet. Curved downwards is what I think might be bluebells, but again I would love to hear what you think!
The overall shape reminds me of a clover, the main frame of the earrings are structured with a small detailed ball at the end for a little movement on the ear.
Specification:
12k gold (unmarked but tested 12k)
Victorian 1870-1880
taille d’Epargné technique
seed natural pearl on each
0.9" drop
0.5" width
2.37g total
Condition:
Dark tarnished areas on the back and joined areas. The ball decoration at the bottom is slightly open, this is not load bearing and likely associated with how it was formed. Other than that, really great condition!
