Victorian Coral & Gold Mano Figa Earrings zircon Different gemstones would represent different

Different gemstones would represent different attributes

Natural Black Opal

The pair are an example of heteropaternal superfecundation: Castor was the mortal son of Spartan king Tyndareus

A particularly beautiful antique aquamarine pendant dating from the late Victorian period

and French control marks confirming the ring is crafted in platinum throughout

Victorian Coral & Gold Mano Figa Earrings zircon Different gemstones would represent differentDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A very sweet 15ct gold pair of Victorian earrings the Mano figa hand is said to ward off evil and protect the wearer from bad spirits from the evil eye. crafted in coral. they have little coral tops with a classic shepherds hook fitting. the coral elements are likely Neapolitan Southern Italian and later mounted in the UK STONES Coral MEASUREMENTS 1. 25cm length WEIGHT 2. 9g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION