Mid Victorian Agate Teardrop Earrings van cleef & arpels Since ancient times the phallus

Since ancient times the phallus has been a symbol of fertility and good fortune

and it's surrounded by a halo cluster of 12 old European cut diamonds in platinum mounts

The central stone is a

Glass width: 11

Mid Victorian Agate Teardrop Earrings van cleef & arpels Since ancient times the phallusDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A gorgeous pair of agate drop earrings dating from the mid Victorian era, circa 1870. Each one features a 15k gold top with applied grape leaves and a teardrop shaped agate drop beneath. STONES Agate MEASUREMENTS Length (from top of wires): 3. 0cm Width: 8mm WEIGHT 3. 7g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Very good, the ear wires are later additions