17th Century Emerald Flower Cluster Earrings aigrette Rise off finger: 14

Rise off finger: 14

the first featuring 20 black enamel segments and an outer halo of natural pearls

as well as bringing the usual abundance and nourishment

presumed of Egyptian origin

17th Century Emerald Flower Cluster Earrings aigrette Rise off finger: 14DATE: 17th Century, c. 1680 A stunning pair of early antique flower cluster earrings dating from the late 17th century, circa 1680. The heads are of great size and each "petal" is set with a gorgeous emerald, vibrant in colour and full of life. The stones are foil backed, resting in silver rub over settings, typical of this time. With slim gold wires, they're modelled in 15 karat yellow gold. Perfectly charming. STONES Natural Emerald MEASUREMENTS