Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Drop Earrings vintage Wearing charms is thought to

Wearing charms is thought to have begun in order to ward off bad luck / evil spirits - part of human culture since pre-historic times when charms were made from shells

Stamped 585 (14k gold)

34ct old cut diamond sits at the south of the ring

A tiny Georgian cameo brooch dating from the 1820s

Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Drop Earrings vintage Wearing charms is thought toDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 This dainty pair of antique earrings are set with the most gorgeous amethyst drops, perfectly accented with a dreamy pearl. The main stones, 1. 82ct total, display a lovely shade of violet. They rest in claw open backed settings and are topped with a single pearl. They hang freely from little gold orb tops and are worn with gold wires. Crafted in 15k gold, they date from the late Victorian period. STONES 1. 82ct total of