Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Drop Earrings vintage when he took out a

when he took out a patent for the process of encasing a medallion in glass

Stamped 585 (14k gold)

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

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

Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Drop Earrings vintage when he took out aDATE: 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