Victorian Repoussé Earrings buttons Likely converted from a larger

Likely converted from a larger piece - a riviere necklace or similar - with the addition of gold ear wires

Hallmarks: French hallmarks

It's crafted in 9 carat gold with silver settings and over a carat of diamonds in total

Each stone is slightly different

with cut-out belcher style prongs allowing plenty of light in behind the stones to enhance their brilliance

Victorian Repoussé Earrings buttons Likely converted from a largerGorgeous repouss work earrings dating from the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. Crafted in 18 carat gold, they each comprise multiple layers of intricately worked gold sheet, crafted to resemble a glorious array of floral and foliate designs. Repouss is an ancient metalworking technique whereby sheets of a malleable metal are shaped by hammering from the reverse. In the case of these earrings the three dimensional structure, with essentially hollowed