Georgian Padparadscha Sapphire Teardrop Earrings mourning jewellery while the coloured gems have

while the coloured gems have been carved to represent fruit and leaves

palm trees and camels

which also opened as it should

a sort of hybrid between the solitaire gypsy ring and the stirrup ring

with clear English hallmarks confirming the year and gold content

Georgian Padparadscha Sapphire Teardrop Earrings mourning jewellery while the coloured gems haveDATE: Georgian, c. 1800 A stunning pair of antique earrings, each one set with two vibrant Padparadscha Sapphires. The sapphires display a rare and vibrant orangy pink colour, while the design is simple, a drop dangling beneath two sapphire points. They date from the Georgian era, circa 1800, and are set in silver with later added gold wires. STONES Padparadscha Sapphires MEASUREMENTS Drop: 2. 5cm Width: 1. 5cm WEIGHT 6. 8g (pair) MARKS No marks