Victorian Dramatic Teardrop Tortoise Shell Earrings Ivory and measures a little more

and measures a little more than 3/4" in diameter and is 1/4" thick

there is no apparent damage to the gold setting

there is no apparent damage to the gold setting or to the reverse carved Essex crystal

purple color and the moonstone is a pearly in color and very clear

Measurements: The interior of the bracelet measures 2 1/4" in diameter

Victorian Dramatic Teardrop Tortoise Shell Earrings Ivory and measures a little moreNow a banned material, antique tortoise shell jewelry has become very collectible. A fabulous pair of carved tortoise shell earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Each begins with a 14kt gold earrings wire attaches to a single, tortoise shell bead topper. Dangling below is an elongated tortoise link which is teardrop in shape. The drop link is capped with an finely ornate gold top, complete with fine bead and wirework. The tortoise shell has a