Victorian Repoussé Earrings buttons 50ct Ruby (calculated weight)

50ct Ruby (calculated weight)

Each stone is slightly different

with cut-out belcher style prongs allowing plenty of light in behind the stones to enhance their brilliance

Likely converted from a larger piece - a riviere necklace or similar - with the addition of gold ear wires

The Grand Tourers - an adventurous breed of English aristocrat - embarked on a journey of learning and culture-immersion across continental Europe

Victorian Repoussé Earrings buttons 50ct Ruby (calculated weight)Gorgeous repouss work earrings dating from the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. Crafted in 18 carat gold, they each comprise multiple layers of intricately worked gold sheet, crafted to resemble a glorious array of floral and foliate designs. Repouss is an ancient metalworking technique whereby sheets of a malleable metal are shaped by hammering from the reverse. In the case of these earrings the three dimensional structure, with essentially hollowed