Victorian Emerald Star Stud Earrings boxed and dates from c

and dates from c

An inscription to the inner band reads: "Bryan Benson Esq: ob: 14 Oct: 1758 aet: 84" along with the maker's mark CD

and the back and gallery are modelled in 15 karat yellow gold

meant to offer good luck to the bride and groom

it's set with five turquoise cabochons and wonderfully crafted with openworked visor

Victorian Emerald Star Stud Earrings boxed and dates from cDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A cool pair of stud earrings dating from the late Victorian era. They're star shaped, set with particularly vibrant natural emeralds in scalloped settings, and decorated with little chased trefoil motifs. They're modelled in 15 karat gold and date from the 1880s. STONES Natural Emeralds 4. 0 x 3. 5mm approx. MEASUREMENTS 1. 0cm diameter WEIGHT 4. 1g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Very good, posts are later