Victorian Repoussé Earrings buttons 50ct Ruby (calculated weight)

50ct Ruby (calculated weight)

Hallmarks: French hallmarks

It's crafted in 9 carat gold with silver settings and over a carat of diamonds in total

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Victorian Repoussé Earrings buttons 50ct Ruby (calculated weight)Gorgeous repouss work earrings dating from the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. Crafted in 18 carat gold, they each comprise multiple layers of intricately worked gold sheet, crafted to resemble a glorious array of floral and foliate designs. Repouss is an ancient metalworking technique whereby sheets of a malleable metal are shaped by hammering from the reverse. In the case of these earrings the three dimensional structure, with essentially hollowed