A glowing two inches of luscious red Georgian garnets are set in chandelier earrings of15 karat gold. The pansies, a popular flower in Georgian jewels, express the thought "think of me" in the language of flowers" of the period. The symbolism of affection and longing was as clear as the written word at this time. The earrings are utterly perfect, have splendid color and are now rare. They make a magnificent show on the ear and arrive in their original fitted box.
Georgian Garnet Chandelier Earrings
OF THE PERIOD:George IV
PLACE OF ORIGIN:United Kingdom
DATE OF MANUFACTURE:c.1820-30
PERIOD:Early 19th Century
METAL:15k Gold
STONE:Garnet
LENGTH:2 in. (5 cm)
Glorious Antiques, via 1stdibs