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Find Out MoreThese are fabulous earrings. They are in great condition and beautifully set with matched banded onyxOnyx is an opaque black variety of polycrystalline chalcedony quartz. . They were made circa 1870 when banded onyx pieces were very much in fashion. The death of Prince Albert in 1861 meant that every one pretty well went in to mourningRings made especially to mark the death of a loved one. Often called 'memento mori' rings. Rare examples survive intact and are highly collectable., so black jewellery was the norm. These would have been part of a large set or “parure” which would have comprised of a brooch, and, or locket and chain and a bracelet, or pair of bracelets. They are very wearable today as they are really smart.
Unmarked, tested to 18ct gold
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