Antique Victorian Onyx Earrings 18ct Gold Turquoise Ivy leaves and forget me

Ivy leaves and forget me nots represent love and faithfulness

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CLARITY: SI 1 clarity – H colour

80ct total)

Atkinson” on the reverse

Antique Victorian Onyx Earrings 18ct Gold Turquoise Ivy leaves and forget meA fabulous pair of antique Victorian earrings from the late 1800s built around two jet black onyx spheres which are held in 18ct gold bands engraved with flowers. Onyx is a form of chalcedony, distinct for its jet black colouring and white bands. It became increasingly popular in the Victorian era when black jewellery was brought into fashion by Queen Victoria who wore the pieces as part of her mourning attire. Theyre a wonderful Victorian pair, in