Mid Victorian Agate Teardrop Earrings seal fobs Wearing charms is thought to

Wearing charms is thought to have begun in order to ward off bad luck / evil spirits - part of human culture since pre-historic times when charms were made from shells

The asymmetrical head is beautifully formed to look like flowers (stylised)

It's set in 15k gold

The watch is finished in vibrant blue guilloché enamel with floral details and matched blue enamel links on the chain

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Mid Victorian Agate Teardrop Earrings seal fobs Wearing charms is thought toDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A gorgeous pair of agate drop earrings dating from the mid Victorian era, circa 1870. Each one features a 15k gold top with applied grape leaves and a teardrop shaped agate drop beneath. STONES Agate MEASUREMENTS Length (from top of wires): 3. 0cm Width: 8mm WEIGHT 3. 7g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Very good, the ear wires are later additions