Victorian Pretty 9CT Gold Buckle and Lucky Shamrock Earrings

Pretty antique drop earrings in nine-carat gold, featuring tiny gold shamrocks and an intricately hand-engraved buckled belt design. To the Victorians the belt buckle symbolised eternity, loyalty, strength and protection. It represents the binding love between the giver and the wearer, and also a love ever-lasting as the loop has no beginning and no end. It was often used on Victorian betrothal and wedding jewellery, as well as in mourning jewellery as a mark of respect, remembrance and enduring love.

SIZE: Approximately 4.5cm from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the drop x 1.1cm wide.

WEIGHT: 1.7g.

MATERIALS: Nine-carat (375) gold.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None. The gold has been tested to confirm it is at a minimum nine carat.

CONDITION: In excellent antique condition.

ERA: Victorian (c.1837-1901).

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