Victorian Almandine Garnet Acorn Earrings yellow sapphire It was made in England

It was made in England in the latter half of the 19th Century

which partially accounts for its spectacular colour and lack of internal inclusions

and date to around 1900

many articles ended up in the USA and Europe

Victorian Almandine Garnet Acorn Earrings yellow sapphire It was made in EnglandDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 Gorgeous mid Victorian acorn earrings dating from the 1870s. Each one adorned with three almandine garnet set acorns and applied Etruscan style gold hoops and edge detail. They're beautifully made and crafted in 15 karat gold throughout. STONES Almandine Garnet MEASUREMENTS Drop: 3. 7cm Width: 1. 6cm WEIGHT 6. 0g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Very good, one stone is cracked. Minor losses to the goldwork.