Victorian Enameled Tiger Cufflinks with Diamonds & Rubies

A pair of Victorian era bean-back cufflinks, modeled in 14k rosy yellow gold, whose striking tiger mask finals are decorated with elaborate polychrome enamel. These miniature tigers have shimmery, golden orange and yellow ruffs, as well as black "eyeliner" markings and forehead stripes. Each tiger flattens his ears and holds a small, old mine cut diamond in his mouth, which is open, as if to roar. Our tiger's mouths are embellished with red enamel, and their eyes are set with the tiniest ruby cabochons. These cufflinks are a rare find and they are in outstanding condition. We love them for their smaller scale, for the shimmering quality of their subtly-iridescent enamel, and for the tigers' fierce, beautiful faces! Materials 14k gold Enamel Diamond Age c. 1890 - 1900 Dimensions Tiger masks measure approx 13.4 x 13.1 mm; diamonds (2) measure approx 1.8 mm; rubies (2) measure approx 1 mm; bean backs measure approx 10.5 x 7.2 mm.