Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Crescent Earrings boucheron and it's remarkably well preserved

and it's remarkably well preserved

7mm diameter

and the subject very sweet - I've never seen one like it

with great detail and perfect contrast between the subject and background

Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Crescent Earrings boucheron and it's remarkably well preservedDATE: Etruscan Revival, c. 1870 An exceptional pair of gold earrings modelled in the Etruscan Revival style. Dating from circa 1870, the goldwork emulates pieces found in excavations that took place in Italy in the 18th and 19th Centuries. Notable for the applied ropework detailing, granulation, and heavy ornamentation it took jewellery makers in the Victorian era decades to re learn these long forgotten ancient techniques. This pair is crafted in 15