Outstanding Onyx / Black Chalcedony Earrings 1860's parure and sweet little spheres- this

and sweet little spheres- this special example is circa 1860-1870

Set with a glass top

In a comfortable size 9

in his backward dance of life

this ring has been a highlight of my persional collection for over three years

Outstanding Onyx / Black Chalcedony Earrings 1860's parure and sweet little spheres- thisA rare pair of onyx "garden gate" earrings with a phenomenal 14ct gold detailing and pearl accenting, these ingenious earrings were once two halves of a brooch beautifully rendered into their current state by a crafty artist. With long, bold, 14ct hooks, they are simply delicious to behold, and a proud staple of the 1860's. A boldness, a geometry echoed in the shapes of the gowns and cuts of lapels, is their hallmark these earring are unmistakably