1980s Blood Drop Garnet Earrings earrings Dating from the mid 19th

Dating from the mid 19th century

one jet bead is missing

Set with rose and single cut diamonds

with jade teardrop cabochons and rope-twist embellishments

1980s Blood Drop Garnet Earrings earrings Dating from the mid 19thStriking vintage drop earrings set with vivid blood red garnet teardrop cabochons. A fringe made up of thin gold bars dangles beneath the principal stone, and the tops each feature another cabochon garnet round this time. They're crafted in 18ct yellow gold throughout: a modern, minimalist take on a design popularised in the Victorian era. Era: Vintage, circa 1980 Length: 4. 1cm (from tops of wires) Width: 9mm Stones: Garnet, variety almandine pyrope