Etruscan Revival Almandine Garnet Hoop Earrings pendant It's set with an agate

It's set with an agate seal in the base

The tassel is missing two of the gold balls at the ends

with turquoise centres and hair-work petals

while the back has carved with a banner and the year 1859

the hand painted eye miniature dates from c

Etruscan Revival Almandine Garnet Hoop Earrings pendant It's set with an agateDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A beautiful pair of Etruscan Revival hoop earrings dating from the 1870s. They're set with vibrant almandine garnets, and adorned with particularly lovely applied ropework detailing making out floral and foliate motifs. The hoops are articulated, and move freely beneath the ear, and they have a snake link chain fringe underneath. Modelled in 15 karat gold and remaining in near perfect condition, with a gorgeous antique patina.