Victorian Dramatic Teardrop Tortoise Shell Earrings Ivory and measures a little more

and measures a little more than 3/4" in diameter and is 1/4" thick

Their lady-like appearance is quite unique

there is no apparent damage to the gold setting

These lovely earrings are made 14kt yellow gold and detailed with 10 lustrous pearls

there is no apparent damage to the gold setting or to the reverse carved Essex crystal

Victorian Dramatic Teardrop Tortoise Shell Earrings Ivory and measures a little moreNow a banned material, antique tortoise shell jewelry has become very collectible. A fabulous pair of carved tortoise shell earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Each begins with a 14kt gold earrings wire attaches to a single, tortoise shell bead topper. Dangling below is an elongated tortoise link which is teardrop in shape. The drop link is capped with an finely ornate gold top, complete with fine bead and wirework. The tortoise shell has a