Victorian Jet Crescent Earrings lapis Auguste Verneuil perfected his method

Auguste Verneuil perfected his method in late 1883

and the rest of the rectangular head is pavé set with 34 brilliant cut diamonds - the icy white colour of the stones provides excellent contrast with the rich yellow gold

Chain length: 20 inches

Cute Art Deco pendant with mother-of-pearl cameo depicting one of Raphael's famous cherubs from the Sistine Madonna (1514)

Built in rosy 9 carat gold

Victorian Jet Crescent Earrings lapis Auguste Verneuil perfected his methodCool, understated Victorian earrings dating from the late 19th century. They're each formed from two pieces of Whitby jet a lower crescent that dangles from a vase shaped top delightfully light and glossy, pitch black in colour. With later added silver ear wires. Era: Victorian, circa 1880 Size: 3. 7cm by 1. 5cm (from tops of ear wires) Stone: Whitby Jet Marks: None Condition: Good antique condition, ear wires are later additions