GEORGIAN HIGH CARAT GOLD TORPEDO EARRINGS

An exquisite pair of Georgian high carat gold torpedo earrings. The earrings have beautiful elongated quatrefoil torpedo drops with an elegant raised crosshatch pattern. Known as ‘Day & Night’ earrings the torpedo drops can be removed so the tops can be worn as elegant suds, and the drops can be added for the extra wow factor! The earrings have a rich gold patina which adds to the charm. The earrings are traditional ‘back to front’ design, so the gold prong passes from the back of the ear and fastens at the front. Which is actually very secure, and easy (once you get used to putting them on). The earrings are super lightweight, so are extremely comfortable to wear. And look so elegant when worn! An increasingly scarce example of early 19th century earrings. MEASUREMENTS Total drop approx: 7.4cm Stud drop approx: 1.5cm WEIGHT Total weight approx: 5.2g (approx 2.6g per earring) MATERIALS High carat gold (15ct) CONDITION Very good, dark patination particularly at the base of the earring. There is a slight variation in colour tone between the two tops, very miner seam split and tiny dent please view photos for more details.