Victorian Coral Torpedo Earrings earrings bringing order and stability to

bringing order and stability to the universe

1979 - Henry Griffith & Sons of Birmingham Maker's Mark

silver construction morphs effortlessly from peaks to flat

The stone rests in a simple bezel setting that's been crafted around its slightly asymmetrical shape

Price: very reasonable

Victorian Coral Torpedo Earrings earrings bringing order and stability toLovely antique torpedo earrings dating from the late Victorian era, circa 1870. The drops are single pieces of coral, carved into perfectly elongated teardrops and displaying a gorgeous rich orange hue, with a hint of pink. The coral hangs from 9 carat gold tops, with 15 carat gold ear wires which are a later addition. Era: Victorian, circa 1870 Size: 37. 2mm (from top of ear wire) by 5. 4mm Stone: Coral Marks: None, tops tested as 9ct gold, ear wires