Victorian Pique Triangle Hoop Earrings
$1,100.00
A unique Victorian earring design circa 1870, with an interlocked triangle and hoop suspended from a ball at the top, the yellow gold decoration of dots and stars inlaid into the surface of natural tortoise shell: a centuries old handcraft known as "pique" work.
Details: Measuring approximately 1 1/2" long from top of the ear wire curve to bottom of the triangle drop, and 7/8" at the widest. Not marked for gold content, the earring wires XRF test to 14k. Each earring weighs approximately 1.1 grams.
Condition: In excellent antique condition with a few light nibbles along a couple of the edges, not easily noticed when worn. The pique pattern is complete without noticeable missing pieces.