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Find Out MoreA fine pair of tortoiseshellAn organic material (not a shell) that is obtained, not from a tortoise, but from the overlapping horny top plates (called 'blades') covering the carapace (upper shell) of certain marine turtles, preferably the hawksbill turtle found of the West Indies and Brazil and the loggerhead turtle found near the Celebes. drop earrings delicately inlaid with silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
and gold flowers. This art was perfected in the VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). era. The tortoiseshell was heated and the metals pressed in and allowed to cool under light pressure. These earrings are in fantastic condition and look stunning on the ear.
Tortoiseshell is a lost art today – only basic inlay can be done
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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