"A quality pair of antique French drop earrings set with almandine garnet and pearls, 18kt red gold, crafted in France circa 1870ÕsÉ A touch of history. Antique jewelry object group: earrings Country of origin: France Style: Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era. See also: Victorian or more info on styles Period: ca. 1870 (events and facts in 1870) Material: 18K red gold (more info on precious metals) Precious stones: Two rose cut garnets and 24 seed pearls (more info on precious stones) Birthstones: Garnet is the birthstone (or month stone) for January and pearl for June. (more info on birthstones) Hallmarks: The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagles head that was in use in France from about 1838. (more info on hallmarks) Condition: excellent condition (more info on our condition scale) Dimensions: diameter 1.37 cm (0.54 inch) Weight: 3.20 gram (2.06 dwt) Reference N: 10190-4212 Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry "