These petite Victorian Etruscan Revival earrings feature granulated goldwork typical of Etruscan Revival craftsmanship, where fine beads and wire were applied to create textured surfaces inspired by ancient goldsmithing unearthed at Italian archaeological sites in the mid - 1800s. Despite their miniature scale, the details are crisp and proportional, showing the precision of a master jeweler.
MATERIALS: 15k gold (marked)
AGE: c. 1870
CONDITION: Very good
SIZE: 3/8" length measured from the top of the ear wire