Victorian Diamond & Enamel Heart Cufflinks chinese light wear and patina commensurate

light wear and patina commensurate with age

not everyone knows the symbolism behind them

Hands clasped together became a symbol of fidelity and unity in the Victorian era

The skull is hand-carved from natural orange coral with white paste gemstones set in the eye sockets and a period diamond-set bail

Victorian Diamond & Enamel Heart Cufflinks chinese light wear and patina commensurateDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A particularly lovely pair of antique cufflinks, modelled as hearts. They're crafted in 15k gold throughout, with gorgeous green guilloch enamel surrounding old mine cut diamonds. They would make a sweet and romantic gift, and they date from the Victorian period, circa 1880. STONES Old Mine Cut Diamonds 10pts MEASUREMENTS Hearts: 1. 1 x 1cm Bar: 1. 9cm WEIGHT 7. 8g MARKS Stamped 15ct CONDITION Ver good, tiny chip to the