Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Earrings Paste Hair jewellery was the height

Hair jewellery was the height of sentiment and romanticism in the Victorian Era

3cm including the first integral loop

The diamonds are set in silver settings and the emeralds are set in gold settings

classic touch to the set

A charming pair of earrings from the Victorian era

Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Earrings Paste Hair jewellery was the heightVictorian turquoise and old mine cut diamond earrings. Set with approximately 1. 8 carats of diamonds in each earring, the oval drops are suspended from circular tops by a fine gold chain. There is some slight discolouration to the edge of the turquoises, as pictured, but otherwise these earrings are in very good condition. Circa 1860 Measurements: 3. 8cm long excluding the shepherd's hooks and 4. 4cm including the wires x 1. 5cm wide Weight: 8. 2