Etruscan Revival Almandine Garnet Hoop Earrings trench art A heart and a butterfly

A heart and a butterfly with the motto Tu Me Fixe

The gold is finely hand-chased throughout

Set with old mine cut diamonds and a central blue moonstone

Some days you see a stone that is TO DIE FOR

A cool antique mussel locket dating from the late Victorian era

Etruscan Revival Almandine Garnet Hoop Earrings trench art A heart and a butterflyDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A beautiful pair of Etruscan Revival hoop earrings dating from the 1870s. They're set with vibrant almandine garnets, and adorned with particularly lovely applied ropework detailing making out floral and foliate motifs. The hoops are articulated, and move freely beneath the ear, and they have a snake link chain fringe underneath. Modelled in 15 karat gold and remaining in near perfect condition, with a gorgeous antique patina.