Description

A refined pair of late Victorian 18ct gold and enamel drop earrings, dating to approximately 1880–1900. Each earring features a turquoise-blue enamel roundel with applied gold floral detail, suspended beneath an articulated gold bar and finished with a small faceted gold drop. Their elongated proportions create graceful movement while retaining a distinctly antique character.

Why We Love These Earrings

These antique gold earrings have an unusual balance of colour, movement and traditional goldsmithing. Although decorative, their proportions remain elegant and easy to wear. The articulated construction also gives them a natural movement that works particularly well when worn. Their high-carat gold and enamel combination gives them lasting appeal for collectors of genuine Victorian jewellery.

How to Style

These Victorian 18ct gold and enamel drop earrings suit someone who likes antique jewellery with colour but prefers a relatively refined silhouette. They work well with both daytime and evening clothing, while the blue enamel makes them particularly effective alongside neutral tones, navy, cream and black. Because the design is slender rather than heavy, they also pair easily with other antique gold jewellery without competing for attention.

Key Features

• MATERIALS: 18ct yellow gold, enamel
• DIMENSIONS: Each earring has a drop of approx 45mm. 7mm at the widest point.
• ERA/HALLMARK: Late Victorian era. Tests for 18ct gold.
• WEIGHT: 4g for both.
• CONDITION: The earrings are in very good antique condition, with surface wear consistent with their age. The gold shows the gentle signs of use expected from a piece dating from the late nineteenth century. The enamel remains visually striking, while minor age-related marks may be present on close inspection.

SHIPPING – UK ORDERS: Orders received before 11am Monday-Friday UK time will be dispatched the same day. This is via Royal Mail Special Delivery which is a fully tracked and insured service and will require a signature on arrival.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:
Please allow 1-2 days processing time. For orders under £350 we use Royal Mail International Tracked and Traced, with delivery around 7-10 days. For orders above £350 we use a door to door courier service with delivery between 3-7 days depending on location.

You will receive a tracking number for accurate delivery information. We are not responsible for any import duty or VAT on delivery, this rate varies in different countries so please get in touch with your local customs office for more information.

Our jewellery comes packaged in a beautiful black faux leather box and black branded gift bag.

RETURNS:
We do accept returns provided they are returned within 14 days from receiving the item. We will issue a full refund minus the shipping cost.

We will provide a return address and this must be returned at the cost of the customer using a fully insured, tracked and signed for service.

The item must be returned exactly as it was sent, unaltered and undamaged and in the original packaging. This must be marked clearly as a return, otherwise we reserve the right to deduct any import charges made to us from the refund on all international orders.

We do not accept returns on sale items or alterations including ring sizings.