Antique Victorian 14ct Yellow Gold Tortoiseshell Earrings
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These elegant antique earrings date to the late Victorian to Edwardian period, circa 1890–1915, and beautifully capture the refined taste of the era.
Crafted in 14ct yellow gold and set with hand‑carved natural Tortoiseshell, they offer a graceful balance of warm materials, lightness, and understated sophistication.
Designed to drop from the ear, the earrings measure 4.1 cm in length, creating a flattering, face‑framing silhouette. The gentle articulation allows them to sway beautifully with every movement, adding softness and life when worn.
Each earring is set with a shield‑shaped piece of carved Tortoiseshell, polished to a deep, rich brown and alive with the natural striations and colour variations so characteristic of this organic medium.
The Tortoiseshell shields are neatly framed in simple gold bezel mounts, and are suspended from the original shepherd hooks.
These earrings embody the quiet elegance of late Victorian and Edwardian jewellery, a time when natural materials and refined craftsmanship were at their height.
Increasingly scarce due to the later restrictions surrounding Tortoiseshell, they make a wonderful choice for the antique jewellery collector or anyone drawn to distinctive, historically rich pieces that wear as beautifully today as they did over a century ago.
STONES
Tortoiseshell
MEASUREMENTS
Drop from ear - 4.1cm
Shield width - 1.3cm x 1.2cm
WEIGHT
2.11 Grams
MARKS
14ct
ERA
Victorian to early Edwardian
CONDITION
Excellent preowned condition. The Tortoiseshell is lovely, glossy and rich with no issues, natural imperfections typical of the medium. No repairs, no damages. Shepherd hooks are original and have secure hooks for extra security. No issues to note.
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Shipping & Delivery
Free Complimentary Express Shipping: Australia & Select International Countries.
We are pleased to offer free complimentary express postage, fully insured with tracking and signature on delivery using Australia Post.
Orders are dispatched within one-two business days of purchase. Once complete, a tracking number will be forwarded to you via email notification.
We are currently shipping to the following international countries:
UK, USA, CANADA, SINGAPORE, NEW ZEALAND, HONG KONG.
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Caring For Antique & Vintage Jewellery
We absolutely pride ourselves on sourcing the best quality pieces for our customers, with many of our items valued by our registered jeweller/gemologist.
Our collection consists of pieces that are of antique and vintage condition, which means that all our items are secondhand and used. Customers are not purchasing 'new', 'perfect' and 'unworn items', and as such, should expect wear and imperfection. Any condition issues are always extensively mentioned in the condition summary.
Please do not hesitate to ask questions prior to purchase. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that these descriptions and pictures are carefully viewed and any questions are asked prior to the transaction taking place.
Please refer to our guide, Caring For Antique & Vintage Jewellery for more details.
Your Purchase: What Is Included?
Your purchase will be lovingly packaged in our custom made, eco-friendly Graisons Fine Jewellery Jewel box tied with ribbon inside our custom made packaging/mailing box.
For added safety and security, all purchases are shipped inside an Australia Post medium sized mailing box.
All purchases include a photographic keepsake.
If the item includes an independent gemmological valuation certificate (which is always clearly stated in the product description), the physical certificate will be included.
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