Antique Victorian Etruscan Love Knot Drop Earrings 15ct Gold Bloodstone

Antique Victorian Etruscan Love Knot Drop Earrings 15ct Gold BloodstoneA fabulous pair of antique Victorian drop earrings from the late 19th Century made in the Etruscan revival style and fashioned in a bright 15ct yellow gold. The pair consists of two textured rings, linked to form an eternity symbol and are topped with an engraved, foliate panel and love knots, representing everlasting love that is unbreakable and forever entwined. Etruscan revival pieces were crafted in the late 1800s after ancient Etruscan jewellery

Maker’s mark (K

dating it to 1876

The heart opens to reveal two compartments large enough to house two beloved photographs or a memento

depicting a bow and dove carrying an olive branch to represent the holy spirit

and protection and this piece likely pays homage to Raphael Sanzio’s Sistine Madonna (c

This combination of colours was often used to show support for the movement and symbolised

MEASURES: Length 67mm x Width 2mm – Dragonfly Height 33mm x Width 27mm

The pair is crafted in silver metal and fitted with gold hook wires at the top

ITEM NUMBER: 20-351

and vitality to all in its presence

otherwise in good condition

The piece is fitted with a detailed bale displaying Birmingham hallmarks and the makers initials on the back