A fine pair of Victorian cowrie shell and gold drop earrings. The earrings are designed with carved gold tops in the form of pansies, a Victorian symbol to show someone you're in their thoughts and prayers! They are surmounted with long and well matched cowrie shells. To the bottom of the shells are tapered gold arrowhead motifs, which articulate.

The Details

• Circa: Victorian 1850
• Weight: 9.5g
• Length: 6cm
• Hallmark: Un hallmarked but test as 18ct gold